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

n. A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree; a thesis.

n. A lengthy lecture on a subject; a treatise; a discourse; a sermon.

n. A formal or elaborate argumentative discourse, oral or written; a disquisition; an essay; a discussion.

n. A set or formal discourse.

n. A written essay, treatise, or disquisition: as, Newton's dissertations on the prophecies.

n. a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

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