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Dissertation

/ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/

A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree; a thesis.

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noun

1
A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree; a thesis.
2
A lengthy lecture on a subject; a treatise; a discourse; a sermon.

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Word	Definition
thesisnoun	(by extension) A lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis (sense 1.1), especially one submitted in order to complete the requirements for a non-doctoral degree in the US and a doctoral degree in the UK; a dissertation.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dissertation"

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Word	Definition
thesisnoun	(by extension) A lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis (sense 1.1), especially one submitted in order to complete the requirements for a non-doctoral degree in the US and a doctoral degree in the UK; a dissertation.
essaynoun	(publishing) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
lecturenoun	A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
phdnoun	Alternative form of Ph.D.. [Doctor of Philosophy, a terminal research degree, the highest of academic degrees conferred by a college or university.]
memorandumnoun	A written business communication.
doctoratenoun	The highest degree awarded by a university faculty.
memoirnoun	An autobiography; a book describing the personal experiences of an author.
presentationnoun	The act of presenting, or something presented.
theorynoun	(sciences) A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc.
hypothesisnoun	(sciences) A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem and that can be tested by further observation, investigation, or experimentation.
factumnoun	(law) Somebody's own act and deed.
positionnoun	A place or location.
propositionnoun	(countable) An idea, plan, or suggestion offered.
argumentnoun	(countable, also figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
memorynoun	(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.
notionnoun	Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
remembrancenoun	The act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection.
memorialnoun	Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered.
viewnoun	The act of seeing or looking at something.
claimnoun	A new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided.