Doctor of Science

noun

An academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. (Latin: Scientiæ Doctor)

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Meanings

nounDoctor of Science (plural Doctors of Science)

plural Doctors of Science

  1. An academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. (Latin: Scientiæ Doctor)

    Synonyms: Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D., D.S., Dr.Sc.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. (Latin: Scientiæ Doctor)

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More synonyms by meaning

nounan honorary degree in science

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honorary degreehonoris causa

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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MLA

“Doctor of Science.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Doctor%20of%20Science. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Doctor of Science,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Doctor%20of%20Science.

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