Ph.D.

Definitions of Ph.D.
  1. noun
    a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study
    synonyms: PhD
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledge
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