doctor of philosophy

doc·tor of phi·los·o·phy

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Definitions of doctor of philosophy words

noun doctor of philosophy Also called doctorate. the highest degree awarded by a graduate school, usually to a person who has completed at least three years of graduate study and a dissertation approved by a board of professors. 1
noun doctor of philosophy a person who has been awarded this degree. Abbreviation: Ph.D. 1
countable noun doctor of philosophy A Doctor of Philosophy is someone who has a PhD. 0
noun doctor of philosophy a doctorate awarded for original research in any subject except law, medicine, or theology 0
noun doctor of philosophy the highest doctorate awarded by a university for original research in any discipline 0
noun doctor of philosophy A terminal research degree and one of the highest doctorates awarded by a university. 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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doctor — a person licensed to practice medicine, as a physician, surgeon, dentist, or veterinarian.
doctorate — Doctor of Philosophy (def 1).

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