Ph.D.

Abbreviation

Abbreviation Ph.D.

1. A short way of saying Doctor of Philosophy, the highest degree you can get at a university.

   The laboratory Erika worked at wanted her to work on their most important projects, but she did not have enough education, so they paid for her to get a Ph.D. in [[|]].

Usage notes

• Although it stands for "Doctor of Philosophy," a Ph.D. can be a degree in almost any subject.
• In the United States, anyone with a Ph.D. is called "Doctor," even though they are not a medical doctor.

Related words

• M.D.