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doctorate

/ˈdɒktərət/

/ˈdɑːktərɪt/

Translations

doctoratenoun

doctorates

/ˈdɒktərət/

/ˈdɑːktərɪt/

докторат

She received her doctorate in physics from MIT.

Она получила свой докторат по физике в MIT.

докторская степень

He is pursuing a doctorate in chemistry.

Он получает докторскую степень по химии.

Synonyms

PhD

doctor's degree

doctoral degree

advanced degree

terminal degree

doctorateadjective

/ˈdɒk.tər.ət/

/ˈdɑːk.tɚ.ət/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a doctoral degree or program.

Synonyms

Definitions

doctoratenoun

The highest degree awarded by a university faculty or other approved educational organization, typically signifying that the recipient has achieved a high level of expertise in a specific field of study or profession.

After years of research and study, she finally earned her doctorate in physics.

The period of study or research undertaken to earn a doctoral degree.

He is currently pursuing his doctorate in chemistry.

doctorateadjective

Relating to or designed for doctoral-level study.

The university introduced a new doctorate program in neuroscience.