graduate degree
noun
Pronunciation: ˈɡrædʒuət dɪˈɡriː
Definition
An advanced academic qualification pursued after completing an undergraduate bachelor's degree.
Examples
Many professional positions in research now require candidates to hold at least a graduate degree.
He is currently working toward a graduate degree in public policy at the state university.
How to Use graduate degree
- earn a graduate degree (collocation)
- to complete the requirements for the degree — "She worked full-time while earning her graduate degree at night."
- pursue a graduate degree (collocation)
- to actively study for the degree — "Many students choose to pursue a graduate degree immediately after college."
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