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Adjective doctoral has 1 sense
  1. doctoral, doctorial - of or relating to a doctor or doctorate; "doctoral dissertation"; "doctorial candidates"

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Doctoral

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of a doctor or a doctorate degree.

Sense 1: Relating to or associated with the highest academic degree awarded by a university or college.

Example Sentence 1: She successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, earning her Ph.D. in Psychology.

Example Sentence 2: The doctoral students were required to complete a comprehensive examination before beginning their research.

Sense 2: Associated with a doctor or medical profession.

Example Sentence 1: The doctoral gown is often worn by medical doctors during formal events.

Example Sentence 2: The nurse closely followed the instructions given by the doctoral staff to provide the best possible care to the patient.

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