Definitions

1. noun

a person who has been granted a license or degree, especially a doctoral degree, in a particular subject or field

“After many years of study, she was awarded her licentiate in music composition.”

2. verb

to grant a license or degree to (a person) in a particular subject or field, especially a doctoral degree

“The university licentiates new doctors in a ceremony each year.”

3. verb

to obtain a license or degree in a particular subject or field, especially a doctoral degree

“She has been working towards licentiating in chemistry for several years.”