CEFR C1

doctorate degree

noun

Meaning

The highest academic qualification awarded by a university, typically requiring original research and the completion of a dissertation.

Examples

He earned his doctorate degree in molecular biology last spring.
Many universities require a doctorate degree for tenure-track professor positions.

Synonyms: PhD, doctorate, doctoral degree, terminal degree

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doctorate degree (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈdɒktərət dɪˈɡriː

Definition

The highest academic qualification awarded by a university, typically requiring original research and the completion of a dissertation.

Examples

He earned his doctorate degree in molecular biology last spring.
Many universities require a doctorate degree for tenure-track professor positions.

How to Use doctorate degree

doctorate degree in [field] (collocation): specifying the subject area of the degree — "She is finishing her doctorate degree in linguistics."

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