Ph.D.
Abbreviation
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- A short way of saying Doctor of Philosophy, the highest degree you can get at a university.
- The laboratory Erika worked at wanted her to work on their most important projects, but she did not have enough education, so they paid for her to get a Ph.D. in [[|]].
Usage notes
[change]- 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.