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academic

[ak-uh-dem-ik] / ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk /


NOUN
scholar or university/college teacher
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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

Hyunsoo Lee, a sophomore and the academic officer for Harvard’s student government, says student opposition to the cap isn’t just about undergrads complaining that grading may get harder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In another universe, the calculations I do to figure this out would be worthy of some academic merit.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali