doctorate

American  

[dok-ter-it] / ˈdɒk tər ɪt /

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.

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doctorate British  

/ ˈdɒktərɪt, -trɪt /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• predoctorate noun

Etymology

Origin of doctorate

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

Example Sentences

The immigration court terminated the removal proceedings against Ozturk, who was completing a doctorate on a student visa, on Jan. 29, according to her lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Tampa resident built a successful life in the U.S., raising three daughters, earning four master’s degrees and a doctorate, and performing community service that earned numerous awards.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of his proudest moments was being given an honorary doctorate in 2022 and he has since created a number of scholarships to support aspiring artists.

From BBC

Pearcey, who has doctorate in nuclear physics, has been a prominent local campaigner.

From BBC

She earned an economics degree from Oxford University and a doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley.

From Barron's