'PhD' definitions:
Definition of 'PhD'
(from WordNet)
noun
A doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study [syn: Ph.D., PhD]
Definition of 'PhD'
From: GCIDE
- PhD \PhD\, PhD \Ph.D.\n. [Abbrfev. from L., Philosophae Doctor.] A scholastic degree awarded for study beyond college; the Doctorate degree in Philosophy. In America it is usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the doctorate is the highest degree awarded by a graduate school, and is awarded in other fields, such as Doctor of Arts. The Ph.D. is broadly applicable, as in most fields of science and technology; -- the term philosophy being derived from an earlier label for experimental science as Natural Philosophy.
- Syn: Doctor of Philosophy. [WordNet 1.5 + PJC]
Definition of 'PhD'
From: GCIDE
- PhD \PhD\, PhD \Ph.D.\n. [Abbrfev. from L., Philosophae Doctor.] A scholastic degree awarded for study beyond college; the Doctorate degree in Philosophy. In America it is usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the doctorate is the highest degree awarded by a graduate school, and is awarded in other fields, such as Doctor of Arts. The Ph.D. is broadly applicable, as in most fields of science and technology; -- the term philosophy being derived from an earlier label for experimental science as Natural Philosophy.
- Syn: Doctor of Philosophy. [WordNet 1.5 + PJC]