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doctorate

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Noun — The highest academic degree awarded by a university.

How to use doctorate

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

earn a doctorate hold a doctorate doctorate in law

Etymology

From Latin doctoratus.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “doctorate” mean?

The word “doctorate” means the highest academic degree awarded by a university. In plain terms, the top-level university degree, such as a PhD.

How do you pronounce “doctorate”?

“Doctorate” is pronounced DOK-tuh-riht (/ˈdɑk.tɚ.ət/ in IPA).

How do you use “doctorate” in a sentence?

Here is “doctorate” used in a sentence: “He completed his doctorate in physics last spring.”

What part of speech is “doctorate”?

“Doctorate” is a noun.

Where does the word “doctorate” come from?

The word “doctorate” comes from Latin.

Is “doctorate” a common word?

“Doctorate” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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