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academic

[ak-uh-dem-ik] / ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk /


NOUN
scholar or university/college teacher
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His analysis of 6.6 million academic papers found that mixed-gender teams produced work that was substantially more novel and had a higher impact than same-gender teams of an equivalent size.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

These include facilities, research, academic departments and scholarships.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Taking part in such a significant discovery early in their academic careers has influenced the students' future plans.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Still, it will likely change the mood, Winkler said — most hearings are quiet and academic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In spite of the grand title, this was a very modest first step on the academic ladder.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin