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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Combining practical experience with academic rigor, Michele holds a doctorate in business administration focused on organizational health. Michele Herlein, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Each regional campus, which would be made up of one or several existing campuses, would offer a full range of programs and degrees, from certificates to doctorates. Edsource, Oc Register, 21 May 2025 Williams, the recent Smithsonian fellow, is researching the Wilsons as part of her doctorate at Columbia University. Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025 Stanley has a doctorate in educational leadership from Bethel University and a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in K-8 elementary education from St. Catherine University in St. Paul. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 13 May 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 28 May. 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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