Phd vs. Doctorate — What's the Difference?

An American doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded by a graduate school

A doctorate (from Latin docere, "to teach") or doctor's degree (from Latin doctor, "teacher") or doctoral degree is an academic degree awarded by universities, derived from the ancient formalism licentia docendi ("licence to teach"). In most countries, a research degree qualifies the holder to teach at university level in the degree's field or work in a specific profession.

The highest degree awarded by a university faculty or other approved educational organization

The degree or status of a doctor as conferred by a university.

The highest degree awarded by a university faculty.

(archaic) To make (someone) into a doctor.

The degree, title, or rank, of a doctor.

To make (one) a doctor.

One of the highest academic degrees conferred by a university