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doctorate

 

[ หˆdษ’ktษ™rษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic degree

A doctorate is the highest academic degree that can be awarded by a university. It is typically earned after several years of advanced study and research in a specific field. Doctorates are often required for positions in academia, research, and other specialized fields.

Synonyms

Ph.D., doctoral degree, terminal degree.

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Word Description / Examples
doctorate

General term for the highest level of academic degree awarded by universities. Used in contexts where the exact type of doctorate doesn't need to be specified.

  • She received her doctorate in psychology last year.
  • He decided to pursue a doctorate after completing his master's degree.
Ph.D.

Refers specifically to a Doctor of Philosophy, the most common type of research doctorate. Often used when specifying a particular type of doctoral degree.

  • He earned his Ph.D. in microbiology.
  • She is currently working on her Ph.D. dissertation.
doctoral degree

Formal term usually used in academic and professional settings. It emphasizes the degree itself more than the title.

  • Obtaining a doctoral degree requires several years of research and study.
  • Many university professors hold a doctoral degree in their field of expertise.
terminal degree

Used in academic and professional contexts to denote the highest degree possible in a field of study. It can be used outside the context of Ph.D. specific fields as well.

  • An MFA is considered a terminal degree in the field of fine arts.
  • For many professions, such as law or medicine, a terminal degree is required to practice.

Examples of usage

  • The professor received her doctorate in psychology from Harvard.
  • After completing his doctorate in physics, he went on to work at a prestigious research institute.
  • She is currently pursuing a doctorate in engineering to further her career.

Translations

Translations of the word "doctorate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น doutorado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‰เค•เฅเคŸเคฐเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Doktorat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ doktor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะบั‚ะพั€ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doktorat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅšๅฃซๅท (ใฏใใ—ใ”ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doctorat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ doctorado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doktora

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ•์‚ฌ ํ•™์œ„ (baksa hagwi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูƒุชูˆุฑุงู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doktorรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doktorรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๅฃซๅญฆไฝ (bรณshรฌ xuรฉwรจi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ doktorat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ doktorsgrรกรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะบั‚ะพั€ะฐะฝั‚ัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doktorantura

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ doctorado

Etymology

The word 'doctorate' originates from the Latin word 'doctoratus', which means 'to teach' or 'to instruct'. The concept of the doctorate degree dates back to the Middle Ages in Europe, where it was originally used to refer to individuals who had acquired the highest level of knowledge in a particular subject. Over time, the doctorate became associated with the academic title of 'doctor' and the modern system of doctoral degrees was established.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,946, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.