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academic

[ak-uh-dem-ik] / ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk /


NOUN
scholar or university/college teacher
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I focused on tactical advice, like office norms to learn and academic standards to leave behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

At issue now is screen time that has been part of the essential academic program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

By now, they’ve been bludgeoned nonstop with A.I. promotions across social media, TV, and their own academic departments.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Administrators and many faculty members argued that the A-cap would challenge students to invest more in coursework by restoring grades as meaningful indicators of academic performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“My, what a marvelous trio of academic ambassadors for the district! Kudos to you, Patricia. Kudos indeed!”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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