doctorate
pronunciation
How to pronounce doctorate in British English:
UK [ˈdɒktərət]
How to pronounce doctorate in American English:
US [ˈdɑktərət]
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- Noun:
- one of the highest academic degrees conferred by a university
Word Origin
- doctorate (n.)
- "degree of a doctor," 1670s; see doctor (n.) + -ate (1).
Example
- 1. But I do not want a doctorate in disempowerment .
- 2. Are you starting a doctorate ?
- 3. Mr ellsberg earned a doctorate from harvard university .
- 4. She 's earning a doctorate in islamic studies at georgetown university .
- 5. After receiving his master 's he pursued a doctorate at indiana university .