Plural of doctorate
regular plural
The plural of doctorate is doctorates.
Forms of doctorate
| Singular | doctorate /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | doctorates |
| Countable | countable |
Doctorates in a sentence
- Most frequently, issues of chilly climate are noted among women pursuing doctorates in the sciences and engineering.2012, Margaret W Sallee, “The Individual and the Institution”, in On Becoming a Scholar: Socialization and Development in Doctoral…. From the entry chilly climate
- Terrell quipped to the new tactical officer, “He also holds doctorates in archaeology and xenobotany.2012, David Mack, Star Trek: Vanguard: Storming Heaven. From the entry xenobotany
- If there was doctorates in bollocksology and scratching yourself in bed, the two of you'd be professors by now.2014, Joseph O'Connor, The Thrill of It All, page 100. From the entry thick
Meaning of doctorate
- noun The highest degree awarded by a university faculty.
- verb To make (someone) into a doctor.
Questions about the plural of doctorate
- What is the plural of doctorate?
- The plural of doctorate is doctorates.
- Is doctorate countable?
- Doctorate is a countable noun.
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