DISSERTATIONS Synonyms

• an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

• the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations

• a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed

• the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'

• a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation

• a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud

• nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

• one of a class of artifacts

• a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)

• (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase

• bind by a contract; especially for a training period

• a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

• the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

• the way in which someone or something is composed

• a mixture of ingredients

• a musical work that has been created

• musical creation

• the act of creating written works

• art and technique of printing with movable type

• an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

• something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole

• an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• appraise critically

• extended verbal expression in speech or writing

• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

• an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

• to consider or examine in speech or writing

• carry on a conversation

• talk at length and formally about a topic

• an analytic or interpretive literary composition

• a tentative attempt

• make an effort or attempt

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

• a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

• a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display

• an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse

• (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur

• the form of a literary work submitted for publication

• handwritten book or document

• a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject

• a musical work that has been created

• a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

• an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

• a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

• a medium for written communication

• a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses

• a business firm that publishes newspapers

• the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher

• cover with paper

• cover with wallpaper

• a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

• the act of informing by verbal report

• a short account of the news

• a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing)

• a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment

• an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

• the general estimation that the public has for a person

• to give an account or representation of in words

• announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding

• announce one's presence

• make known to the authorities

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• complain about; make a charge against

• a new appraisal or evaluation

• an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

• a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment

• (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data

• a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians

• a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art

• a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

• (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)

• practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

• a formal or official examination

• look at again; examine again

• appraise critically

• hold a review (of troops)

• refresh one's memory

• look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember

• a detailed critical inspection

• applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

• a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

• a state of deep mental absorption

• a room used for reading and writing and studying

• a branch of knowledge

• preliminary drawing for later elaboration

• attentive consideration and meditation

• someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)

• a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique

• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

• be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning

• give careful consideration to

• be a student of a certain subject

• learn by reading books

• think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

• a formal exposition