doctorate

[dok-ter-it]

noun

1. any of several academic degrees of the highest rank, as the Ph.D. or Ed.D., awarded by universities and some colleges for completing advanced work in graduate school or a professional school.

2. an honorary degree conferring the title of doctor upon the recipient, as with the LL.D. degree.

doctorate

/ ˈdɒktərɪt, -trɪt /

noun

1. Also called: doctor's degree. the highest academic degree in any field of knowledge

Other Word Forms

• predoctorate noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of doctorate¹

First recorded in 1670–80; from Medieval Latin doctōrātus; doctor, -ate ³

Example Sentences

He referenced the damage done to the reputation of the University of Wales after a Malaysian pop star with a bogus doctorate ran a college offering courses at the university.

From BBC

In 1965, she became the eighth person in Cambridge history to earn a doctorate without first having a bachelor’s degree.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm not his spokesperson," he added, noting that he has doctorates in Zulu music and cultural tourism.

From BBC

She is currently studying for a doctorate in Bible Studies, has launched a ministry programme and hosts the Midweek Rise Up podcast focused on Biblical leadership.

From BBC

He had been given honorary doctorate on his appointment as chancellor, and a commemorative medal at the end of his tenure.

From BBC