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

"Large impact basins or craters excavate deep into the asteroid, which gives clues about what its interior is made of," said Namya Baijal, a doctoral candidate at the LPL and first author of the paper.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 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

The opportunity to get on with it arrived when Lawrence’s graduate student Niels Edlefsen completed his doctoral work early in the new year.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik