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   PhD, Ph.D. n. [Abbrfev. from L., Philosophae Doctor.]  A scholastic degree awarded for study beyond college; the Doctorate degree in Philosophy.  In America it is usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the doctorate is the highest degree awarded by a graduate school, and is awarded in other fields, such as Doctor of Arts.  The Ph.D. is broadly applicable, as in most fields of science and technology; -- the term philosophy being derived from an earlier label for experimental science as Natural Philosophy.
   
   Syn. -- Doctor of Philosophy.
   
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