dissertation defense
[/ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən dɪˈfɛns/]
nounpl: dissertation defenses
defesa de dissertação
1. A formal academic examination where a graduate student presents and defends their original research thesis before a committee of faculty members
After months of research, Sarah finally completed her dissertation defense and earned her Master's degree.
Após meses de pesquisa, Sarah finalmente completou sua defesa de dissertação e obteve seu mestrado.
2. The public presentation and oral examination of a written dissertation or thesis, typically required for advanced degree completion
The dissertation defense will be held next Tuesday in the conference room.
A defesa de dissertação será realizada na próxima terça-feira na sala de conferências.
In Brazil, the dissertation defense (defesa de dissertação) is a crucial milestone for Master's degree (mestrado) completion, typically involving a presentation to a banca examinadora (examining committee) of 3-5 professors. In the United States, it represents a significant academic achievement in graduate programs, with practices varying by institution but generally involving public presentation and questioning by dissertation committee members.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pass one's dissertation defense
nail the dissertation defense
defend one's dissertation
face the dissertation committee
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