doctoral

American  

[dahk-ter-uhl, dahk tawr-uhl] / ˈdɑk tər əl, dɑk ˈtɔr əl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the postgraduate level of study leading to a the degree of doctor in any field or profession.

2. characteristic of or belonging to a doctor, especially a medical doctor.

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Example Sentences

Takhar and doctoral student Yash Shah outlined their findings in two recent studies focused on how microwave frying changes what happens inside French fries during cooking.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

At Minnesota, Sims was also the doctoral adviser for Lars Peter Hansen, who won the Nobel in 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Such therapy is typically delivered by more highly paid people, often with doctoral degrees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Birmingham University's Dr Alison Broad, suggests in her doctoral thesis there is a "growing body of research which indicates the significant impact that animals can play in supporting well-being and mental health."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

I’ll never forget the way my doctoral advisor frowned when I stepped into his office for the first time.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone