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Doctoral

Verb / ˈdɑ:ktɜ:ʌl / Another word for doctoral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or denoting a degree awarded on the completion of advanced study or research, typically a PhD

Synonyms & similar words

doctorial PhD doctorate scholarly academic learned erudite intellectual educated knowledgeable expert professorial specialist advanced postgraduate research thesis dissertation

Synonyms by register

Formal

doctorate postdoctoral academic

Antonyms

master's bachelor's undergraduate junior apprentice novice

Common collocations

  • doctoral candidate
  • doctoral degree
  • doctoral studies
  • doctoral research
  • doctoral dissertation
  • doctoral program
  • doctoral level

Word family

noun doctorate
adjective doctoral

Usage note

The word 'doctoral' is an adjective specifically referring to the highest academic degree, a doctorate. It is often used in academic contexts and should not be confused with the noun 'doctorate'.

Example sentences

  1. He received his doctoral degree in physics.
  2. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation.
  3. The doctoral program requires extensive research and writing.
  4. He is a highly-educated and accomplished scholar with a doctoral degree.
  5. The doctoral thesis was a major achievement in her academic career.

Quotes

  • A doctoral degree is not a passport to a job or a career. - Michael J. Sandel
  • A doctoral degree is the highest degree you can get. - Chris Hadfield
  • The doctoral degree is not awarded for attendance, but for work done. - Ralph Bunche

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