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The definition of a dissertation is a lengthy and formal thesis.

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An example of a dissertation is a paper that someone writes to complete her Ph.D. program.

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a formal and lengthy discourse or treatise on some subject, esp. one based on original research and written in partial fulfillment of requirements for a doctorate

Origin: LL dissertatio < L dissertare, to discuss, argue, freq. of disserere < dis-, apart + serere, to join: see series

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noun

A lengthy, formal treatise, especially one written by a candidate for the doctoral degree at a university; a thesis.

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