Ph.D.
- noun
- /piː eɪtʃ diː/
- Formal
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doctorado
- After five years of research, she finally earned her Ph.D. in chemistry.
In my own case, my pH D was in theoretical physics.
- In my own case, my pH D was in theoretical physics.
Examples
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Dr. Patel holds a Ph.D. from Oxford University specializing in artificial intelligence.
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Many academic jobs require applicants to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
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She earned her Ph.D. in biology last year.
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Many universities offer a Ph.D. program in psychology.
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After five years of research, she finally earned her Ph.D. in chemistry.
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Dr. Patel holds a Ph.D. from Oxford University specializing in artificial intelligence.
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Many academic jobs require applicants to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
Synonyms
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4.8
A university degree given for advanced research after several years of study
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7.0
A university degree you get after long study and your own research
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5.4
A university degree that shows you did new research after several years of study
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4.4
The highest university award for advanced study and research, often called a PhD
An advanced university degree equal to a PhD often awarded by some British universities such as Oxford
How Advanced
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ph.D. stands for Doctor of Philosophy, and philosophy comes from the Greek philosophia meaning 'love of wisdom'. So a Ph.D. is a high university degree for someone who studies very deeply and seeks new knowledge.