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Dissertation

Verb / ˌdɪsɜ:ˈteɪʃʌn / Another word for dissertation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A long essay or research paper that a student writes in order to earn a degree at a university or college.

Synonyms & similar words

thesis thesis treatise paper composition monograph study essay exposition tractate article work report analysis discussion text manuscript discourse argument critique piece

Synonyms by register

Formal

thesis treatise monograph dissertation paper

Informal

paper project report essay

Literary

disquisition discourse

Antonyms

summary abstract brief outline sketch digest

Common collocations

  • write a dissertation
  • complete a dissertation
  • dissertation committee
  • dissertation defense
  • doctoral dissertation
  • master's dissertation
  • dissertation proposal
  • dissertation topic

Word family

noun dissertation
verb dissertate

Usage note

A dissertation is typically a long academic document, often required for a doctoral degree. It is distinct from a thesis, which is usually for a master's degree, though usage can vary by institution.

Example sentences

  1. She spent months researching and writing her dissertation.
  2. His dissertation was on the effects of climate change on coral reefs.
  3. The dissertation was over 200 pages long.
  4. I have to defend my dissertation in front of a panel of professors.

Quotes

  • A dissertation is a marathon, not a sprint.
  • A dissertation is like a mountain that you need to climb one step at a time.
  • A dissertation is the ultimate test of your academic abilities.

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