PhD
abbreviation or noun
variants
or Ph.D.
plural PhDs or Ph.D.s
: the academic degree, title, or rank of doctor of philosophy
He was awarded a PhD in economics.
Jane Smith, Ph.D.
also
: a person who has earned the academic degree of doctor of philosophy
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Watson School of Biological Sciences graduated its first PhDs (14 of them) in June 2004 … —
Horace Freeland Judson
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With a PhD in art history from the University of Maryland, Hutson was well-equipped to extend the curriculum and expand the program.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Some experts believe that the answer lies in how GLP-1 drugs affect the brain, explained Harith Rajagopalan, MD, PhD, a cardiologist, obesity researcher, and CEO of therapeutics company Fractyl Health.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
Meléndez graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and two master’s from Columbia University Teachers College in organizational leadership and bilingual education, before getting her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in Latino parenting practices.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Acquaviva’s previous role as Group HR Director and Head of Sustainability are supported by an economics degree followed by PhD status in International and Comparative Labor Relations.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Some experts believe that the answer lies in how GLP-1 drugs affect the brain, explained Harith Rajagopalan, MD, PhD, a cardiologist, obesity researcher, and CEO of therapeutics company Fractyl Health.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
Meléndez graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and two master’s from Columbia University Teachers College in organizational leadership and bilingual education, before getting her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in Latino parenting practices.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Acquaviva’s previous role as Group HR Director and Head of Sustainability are supported by an economics degree followed by PhD status in International and Comparative Labor Relations.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“PhD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PhD. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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