doctorate

noun

doc·​tor·​ate ˈdäk-t(ə-)rət How to pronounce doctorate (audio)
: the degree, title, or rank of a doctor

Examples of doctorate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In 2014, Amon completed her doctorate with emphases in critical theory and Chicano studies. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024 Fletcher has a doctorate in education from Morehead State University, a master’s in supervision and administration from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor’s in mathematics from Morehead State University. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 14 Mar. 2024 Christopher spoke about how the fateful moment of meeting his wife at the UCL residence hall led to their future family when accepting an honorary doctorate in 2017. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 How the Medicis Ate Equipped with a doctorate from the University of Exeter, Rocky Ruggiero, an American professor of art history specializing in Renaissance Italy has been running excellent online lectures and tours related to his field of expertise for years. Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Enoch has a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University, a master's degree from Xavier University and a doctorate in public policy and social change from Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, according to her campaign website. The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024 Last year, Davis graduated with a doctorate of education in trauma counseling. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024 In comparison, after obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the average NP's training could range from 18 months to three years for a master's or up to four years for a doctorate, according to the American Nurses Association. Shakeel Ahmed, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The doctorate proved invaluable training, though not for a life in academia. Charles Arrowsmith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of doctorate was in 1570

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“Doctorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doctorate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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doctorate

noun
doc·​tor·​ate ˈdäk-t(ə-)rət How to pronounce doctorate (audio)
: the degree, title, or rank of a doctor

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