doctorize

/ˈdɑːk.tər.aɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to give the authority or status of a doctor to someone, especially by awarding a medical degree

“The university decided to doctorize the candidates after a rigorous evaluation process.”

2. verb

to make or declare someone a doctor, especially by giving them a medical degree

“The university will doctorize the students with outstanding academic performance.”

3. noun

the process or act of giving the authority or status of a doctor to someone

“The doctorization process took several years to complete.”

Synonyms

  • certify
  • graduate

Antonyms

  • debilitate
  • discredit