dissertation

/ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/

UK: /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

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Definition

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

Etymology

From Latin dissertātiō, from dissertō.

Example Sentences

"write a dissertation"
"write up a dissertation"
"hand in a dissertation"