Doctoral degree
PhD and doctoral degree are semantically related. In some cases you can use "PhD" instead a noun phrase "Doctoral degree".
PhD
PhD noun - A doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study.
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Doctoral degree and PhD are semantically related. You can use "Doctoral degree" instead a noun "PhD".
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