doctorate

/'dɔktərit/

Thân thiện

She proudly displays her new doctorate degree on the wall of her study.

Definition

Noun: - One of the highest earned academic degrees awarded by a university, typically representing the culmination of several years of original research and scholarship beyond a master's degree. It is often a prerequisite for careers in advanced research and university-level teaching.

Usage

• The word "doctorate" is used to refer to the degree itself or the status of holding such a degree.
• It is often preceded by the type of doctorate (e.g., a doctorate in philosophy, a doctorate in law).
• Common verbs used with "doctorate" include: , , , , , .

Examples

• She earned her doctorate in molecular biology from Harvard University.
• After completing his doctorate, he secured a position as a research fellow.
• The university awarded her a doctorate for her groundbreaking dissertation.
• He is pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Advanced Usage

• "Doctorate" vs. "Doctoral": "Doctorate" is a noun referring to the degree. "Doctoral" is an adjective used to describe things related to that degree (e.g., , ).
• "ABD" (All But Dissertation): An informal term for a student who has completed all requirements for a doctorate except the dissertation.

Variants and Related Words

• PhD (Doctor of Philosophy): The most common type of research doctorate, awarded in many academic fields.
• EdD (Doctor of Education): A doctorate focused on the field of education.
• JD (Juris Doctor): The professional doctorate degree in law.
• MD (Doctor of Medicine): The professional doctorate degree for physicians.
• Doctoral (adj): Pertaining to a doctorate (e.g., , ).

Synonyms

• Doctor's degree: A formal synonym.
• Terminal degree: Refers to the highest degree typically awarded in a given field, which is often a doctorate.

Idioms and Common Phrases

• "To have a doctorate in something": Used informally to suggest someone has extensive, expert-level knowledge in a particular area, even if not an academic degree.
  • After 30 years in the kitchen, he has a doctorate in pastry making.

Học thuật

Noun

1. one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university

Từ đồng nghĩa

• doctor's degree