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thesis

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈθiːsɪs/

Forms: theses

thesis means: A long piece of research writing that a student submits for an advanced university degree.

noun

UNIVERSITY PAPERB2

A long piece of research writing that a student submits for an advanced university degree.

  • I'm writing my thesis.
  • He submitted his master's thesis last week.
  • What is your doctoral thesis about?

How to use it: a thesis on something (She wrote her thesis on urban housing.)

Similar words: dissertation

Common phrases: write a thesis, master's thesis, doctoral thesis, undergraduate thesis

MAIN ARGUMENTC1

The main idea that a writer or speaker explains and tries to show is true.

  • The author's main thesis is clear.
  • These examples support her thesis.
  • The book challenges the thesis that wealth brings happiness.

How to use it: the thesis that… (The book develops the thesis that cities encourage creativity.)

Similar words: argument, claim, proposition

Common phrases: central thesis, main thesis, support a thesis, defend a thesis

Questions about thesis

What does thesis mean?

A long piece of research writing that a student submits for an advanced university degree.

What is thesis in other languages?

Türkçe: tez · Español: tesis · Français: thèse · Deutsch: Abschlussarbeit · Italiano: tesi · 日本語: 学位論文

What does theses mean?

“theses” is the plural of “thesis”.

How do you pronounce thesis?

It is pronounced /ˈθiːsɪs/.

How do you use thesis in a sentence?

I'm writing my thesis. He submitted his master's thesis last week.

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