noun
- the highest degree awarded by a university, typically requiring several years of study and original research
Usage: academic
Examples
- She earned her doctorate in psychology after six years of graduate study.
- The university offers doctorate programs in various fields including medicine and law.
- He is pursuing a doctorate in environmental science.
- After completing her doctorate, she became a professor.
- The doctorate requires students to write and defend a dissertation.
- Many careers in research require a doctorate degree.