doctorate Definition
the highest degree awarded by a university faculty.
Using doctorate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doctorate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She received her doctorate in physics from MIT.
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He is pursuing a doctorate in psychology at Yale.
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The university offers doctorates in various fields of study.
doctorate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for doctorate
- PhD
- doctoral degree
- doctor's degree
Phrases with doctorate
an academic degree awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to a field or society, but did not complete the usual requirements for the degree
Example
The university awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his philanthropic work.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
the most common type of doctorate degree, awarded in many fields of study
Example
She earned her PhD in linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley.
a doctorate degree in medicine, awarded to medical doctors upon completion of medical school and residency training
Example
After completing his MD, he began practicing as a surgeon.
Origins of doctorate
from Latin 'doctor', meaning 'teacher'
Summary: doctorate in Brief
'Doctorate' [ˈdɑːktərət] refers to the highest degree awarded by a university faculty. It is commonly known as a PhD or doctoral degree, and is awarded in various fields of study. Examples include 'She received her doctorate in physics from MIT.' and 'The university offers doctorates in various fields of study.' Other types of doctorate degrees include the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and honorary doctorates.
