phd

/piːɛɪdiː/ /piːɛtɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities, representing higher education in a specific field or discipline.

“She’s currently working on her PhD in computer science.”

2. verb

To give a PhD to someone.

“The university will be phd-ing its first female graduate this year.”

Synonyms

  • doctor
  • doctorate

Antonyms

  • diploma
  • non-degree