'PhD' (diploma) is called 'un doctorat' (masc.) in French. The PhD (person) is 'un docteur' (masc.). Usually only the pharmacists, medecine or dental specialists, or vets use the title of 'docteur'...
PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy. It's a postgraduate degree awarded by universities. Most people take 4 years to graduate High School. When you graduate, you get a High School degree. After high...
The initials PhD after a persons name stand for Doctor of Philosophy. It is a diploma of the highest order. Only those with PhDs can rightfully call themselves "Doctor". People with a PhD are often...
It means that all requirements except for the dissertation have been completed. ABD = All But Dissertation.This is an informal expression, and does not convey any official qualifications. In general,...