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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Odilie Bagwell, who earned three degrees from UF — including her doctorate —stood proudly with her husband , Brad, also a UF alum, after making the three-hour drive from Merritt Island. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025 Combining practical experience with academic rigor, Michele holds a doctorate in business administration focused on organizational health. Michele Herlein, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Panday had finished his doctorate in biomedical engineering and had a newer full-time job with higher earnings; Tang had been in the workforce for nine years. Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025 Russell received his doctorate in veterinary medicine from the Royal Veterinary College in London, where he was born and raised. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doctorate

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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 25 Sep. 2025.

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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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