English · Culture & Society
dissertation
/ˌdɪs.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌdɪs.əˈteɪ.ʃən/]
a long research paper
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A dissertation is a long piece of writing on a subject, usually written as part of a university degree. It is based on the student's own research.
Example
She wrote her dissertation on local history.
She wrote her dissertation on local history.
Etymology
From Latin 'dissertatio' meaning a discourse.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for long research papers at degree level.