dissertation
Meaning: A long piece of academic writing on a particular subject, especially one submitted for a university degree.
In British English, a dissertation typically refers to the extended essay or research project submitted for an undergraduate or master's degree, whilst a thesis is reserved for doctoral work. The term implies sustained, independent research and formal academic writing. It collocates with 'submit,' 'supervise,' 'undergraduate,' and 'topic.'
Examples
- She is writing her dissertation on the impact of social media on voter turnout. 她正在撰写关于社交媒体对选民投票率影响的学位论文。Está redactando su disertación sobre el impacto de las redes sociales en la participación electoral.彼女はソーシャルメディアが投票率に与える影響についてのディサテーションを執筆中である。그녀는 소셜 미디어가 투표율에 미치는 영향에 관한 학위 논문을 집필하고 있다.
- The dissertation must be submitted by the end of the spring term. 学位论文必须在春季学期结束前提交。La disertación debe entregarse antes de que finalice el trimestre de primavera.ディサテーションは春学期末までに提出しなければならない。학위 논문은 봄 학기 말까지 제출해야 한다.
- His supervisor suggested narrowing the scope of the dissertation to a single case study. 她的指导教授建议将论文范围缩小到单个案例研究。Su director de tesis le sugirió acotar el alcance de la disertación a un único estudio de caso.指導教官は、ディサテーションの範囲を一つのケーススタディに絞ることを提案した。지도교수는 학위 논문의 범위를 하나의 사례 연구로 좁힐 것을 제안했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin dissertatio (a discussion, debate), from dissertare (to discuss at length). Entered English in the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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