thesis (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈθiːsɪs/
Definition
A long essay or dissertation involving original research, written by a candidate for a university degree.
Examples
She is working on her master's thesis about climate change.
The professor helped the student refine the thesis statement for her paper.
His doctoral thesis was published as a book.
How to Use thesis
- thesis statement (collocation)
- The main idea or argument of a piece of writing. — "A strong thesis statement is crucial for a good essay."
- write a thesis (collocation)
- To compose a long academic paper for a degree. — "She will write her thesis over the summer break."
- on the thesis that (prepositional phrase)
- Based on the idea or argument that. — "His political platform is on the thesis that government intervention is harmful."
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