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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Working throughout those health struggles, Joo-Sil took her career from the theater to TV and movies, The Korea Times reported, and earned a public health doctorate from Wonkwang University. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025 Along with acting, Lee also obtained her doctorate degree in public health at Wonkwang University in 2010, per local outlets. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025 The grandson of a cinema magnate, Lurie had earned three college degrees including a master’s in psychology and a doctorate in social policy. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025 The late student also aspired to complete a doctorate in computer science and was studying political science and economics. Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for doctorate 

Word History

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 8 Feb. 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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