Dissertation

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A formal or elaborate argumentative discourse, oral or written; a disquisition; an essay; a discussion; as, Dissertations on the Prophecies.

Noun

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dissertation - a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree Synonyms: thesis

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