Doctor of Science
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Definition
- 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
- an honorary degree in science