Ph.D.

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Abbreviation
Ph.D.

  1. A short way of saying Doctor of Philosophy, the highest degree you can get at a university.
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  • Although it stands for "Doctor of Philosophy," a Ph.D. can be a degree in almost any subject.
  • In the United States, anyone with a Ph.D. is called "Doctor," even though they are not a medical doctor.

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