Dissertation

/ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounA long piece of research written for an advanced academic degree.

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nounA long degree research paper.

nounA detailed study of a topic.

nounA formal research argument.

She is writing her dissertation.
His dissertation examines language change.
The dissertation was submitted in June.
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From Latin dissertātiō, from dissertō.

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She is writing her ____.

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