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doctorate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɑktərət/ · UK /ˈdɒktərət/

doctorate means: The highest university qualification, usually earned through several years of advanced study and original research.

noun

HIGHEST DEGREEB2

The highest university qualification, usually earned through several years of advanced study and original research.

  • She has a doctorate in biology.
  • He earned his doctorate after five years of research.
  • The university awarded her an honorary doctorate.

How to use it: doctorate in something (He is studying for a doctorate in history.)

Similar words: doctoral degree

Common phrases: doctorate in something, earn a doctorate, honorary doctorate

Questions about doctorate

What does doctorate mean?

The highest university qualification, usually earned through several years of advanced study and original research.

What is doctorate in other languages?

Türkçe: doktora · Español: doctorado · Français: doctorat · Deutsch: Doktorgrad · Italiano: dottorato · 日本語: 博士号

How do you pronounce doctorate?

In American English /ˈdɑktərət/; in British English /ˈdɒktərət/.

How do you use doctorate in a sentence?

She has a doctorate in biology. He earned his doctorate after five years of research.

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