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doctoral

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɑːktərəl/ · UK /ˈdɒktərəl/

doctoral means: Connected with the highest university degree, usually earned through several years of research.

adjective

HIGHEST DEGREEC1

Connected with the highest university degree, usually earned through several years of research.

  • She is a doctoral student.
  • His doctoral research focuses on ancient languages.
  • They offer three doctoral programs in engineering.

Common phrases: doctoral student, doctoral thesis, doctoral research

MEDICAL DOCTORC2

Connected with a doctor who treats people’s illnesses.

  • She sought doctoral advice about the fever.
  • His doctoral duties included visits to sick villagers.
  • The family could not afford regular doctoral care.

Similar words: medical

Common phrases: doctoral advice, doctoral duties, doctoral visit

Questions about doctoral

What does doctoral mean?

Connected with the highest university degree, usually earned through several years of research.

What is doctoral in other languages?

Türkçe: doktora · Español: doctoral · Français: doctoral · Deutsch: doktoral · Italiano: dottorale · 日本語: 博士課程の

How do you pronounce doctoral?

In American English /ˈdɑːktərəl/; in British English /ˈdɒktərəl/.

How do you use doctoral in a sentence?

She is a doctoral student. His doctoral research focuses on ancient languages.

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