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dissertation
dis·ser·ta·tion [ dìssər táysh'n ] (plural dis·ser·ta·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. long essay: a lengthy formal written treatment of a subject, especially a long paper submitted as a requirement for a degree
2. formal discourse: a formal spoken or written discourse

dis·ser·ta·tion·al adjective
dis·ser·ta·tion·ist noun
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