die Dissertation
Translation
dissertation, thesis, doctoral thesis
Examples
Sie schreibt ihre Dissertation über künstliche Intelligenz.
She is writing her dissertation on artificial intelligence.
Die Verteidigung der Dissertation findet morgen statt.
The defense of the dissertation takes place tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
to write a dissertation on/about sth. ((on sth.)) He is writing a dissertation on German history.
to work on a dissertation ((on sth.)) She is working on her dissertation.
Similar Words
Doktorarbeit (doctoral thesis), Thesis (thesis), Abschlussarbeit (final paper)
Etymology
From Latin `dissertatio`, meaning 'discussion' or 'examination'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a long, formal 'discussion' you write to earn a doctorate.