dissertation
noun/ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #6,050 most common English word
Meaning
A long formal piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree.
Example sentence
After years of research, Marcus finally submitted his dissertation on medieval trade routes to complete his PhD.
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