noun
A university degree earned after advanced study and research.
She earned her doctorate in chemistry last year.
Good to know
A doctorate is a university degree, not a medical doctor.
Common phrases & grammar
earn a doctorate · hold a doctorate
American English
How to pronounce doctorates
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DAHKteruhts
/ˈdɑk.tɚ.əts/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
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A university degree earned after advanced study and research.
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