dissertation

noun
UK: /ˌdɪs.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌdɪs.ɚˈteɪ.ʃən/

  1. A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a university degree.

    1. She wrote her dissertation in a hurry.
    2. His dissertation explores the impact of social media on political campaigns.

  2. A formal and lengthy research paper or treatise, typically required for a doctoral degree.

    1. He is working hard to finish his dissertation.
    2. The committee approved her dissertation after several revisions and edits.

Synonyms

paper study treatise essay thesis

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The word "dissertation" in English means: A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a university degree., A formal and lengthy research paper or treatise, typically required for a doctoral degree..

The phonetic transcription of "dissertation" is /ˌdɪs.əˈteɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌdɪs.ɚˈteɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dissertation": paper, study, treatise, essay, thesis.

Example usage of "dissertation": "She wrote her dissertation in a hurry.". More examples on the page.