doctorate

noun

doc·​tor·​ate ˈdäk-t(ə-)rət 

: the degree, title, or rank of a doctor

Examples of doctorate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the Democratic primary, the anti-establishment trend was evident in the rise of democratic socialist Karishma Manzur, a 52-year-old research scientist who holds a doctorate in biochemistry and molecular biology. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

The suit alleges his punishment threatens a doctorate seven years in the making and two quarters from completion. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

The former actor graduated from Northeastern University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in English, then earned his juris doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law in 2019. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

In 2013, he was awarded the National Order of Quebec and an honorary doctorate from the Université du Québec à Montréal. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

doctorate

noun

doc·​tor·​ate ˈdäk-t(ə-)rət 

: the degree, title, or rank of a doctor