Definition

1. Noun:
   • An honorary degree in science: "doctor of science" refers to an advanced academic degree, typically honorary, awarded in recognition of significant contributions to scientific fields. It is not earned through a standard course of study and dissertation defense but is conferred as an honor.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The university awarded him a doctor of science for his groundbreaking research in physics.
  • She received a doctor of science, honoris causa, for her lifetime of work in environmental conservation.

Advanced Usage

• "Doctor of Science, honoris causa": This Latin phrase, meaning "for the sake of honor," is often appended to clarify that the degree is honorary.
  • The ceremony recognized her with a Doctor of Science, honoris causa.

Variants and Related Words

• D.Sc.: A common abbreviation for "Doctor of Science."
  • His official title included the postnominal letters D.Sc.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): An earned research doctorate, in contrast to an honorary Doctor of Science.
• Honorary doctorate: A general term for any honorary doctoral degree.

Synonyms

• Honorary doctorate in science: A direct synonym describing the nature of the award.
• D.Sc. (honoris causa): An abbreviated synonym specifying the honorary status.

Related Phrases

• To be conferred a doctor of science: To be granted or awarded this honorary degree.
  • He was conferred a doctor of science by his alma mater.
• To award a doctor of science: The action of granting the degree by an institution.
  • The committee decided to award her a doctor of science.

Noun

1. an honorary degree in science