doctoral degree — The highest level of academic degree awarded by universities, typically requiring several years of advanced study and original research
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The highest level of academic degree awarded by universities, typically requiring several years of advanced study and original research
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːktərəl dɪˈɡriː/
Example Sentences
- After getting his doctoral degree, he became so smart that he started correcting his GPS.
- The doctoral degree requirements include writing a dissertation that's longer than most novels.
- She joked that her doctoral degree cost more than a luxury car but came with less horsepower.
doctoral degree
NOUN[/ˈdɑːktərəl dɪˈɡriː/]
The highest level of academic degree awarded by universities, typically requiring several years of advanced study and original research

The highest level of academic degree awarded by universities, typically requiring several years of advanced study and original research

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“After getting his doctoral degree, he became so smart that he started correcting his GPS.”
“The doctoral degree requirements include writing a dissertation that's longer than most novels.”
“She joked that her doctoral degree cost more than a luxury car but came with less horsepower.”
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