Meaning of the word doctorate in English
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doctorate
US /ˈdɑːk.tɚ.ət/
UK /ˈdɑːk.tɚ.ət/
Noun
1.
the highest degree awarded by a university, typically for completing a course of study and writing a dissertation or thesis
Example:
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She is pursuing a doctorate in astrophysics.
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He earned his doctorate from Oxford University.
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