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academic

[ak-uh-dem-ik] / ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk /


NOUN
scholar or university/college teacher
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I thought my findings, like many academic papers, would have limited lasting relevance in the fast-evolving world of business.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Juarez had little attention when the season began because he missed all of last year for academic ineligibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Consider these five additions to their blueprint for addressing the crisis in academic research:

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

But not everyone goes to Harvard Medical School, and doing a residency at a large academic institution doesn’t always translate into being an exemplary physician.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Dad used to try to get her to spend more time on academic research so she could publish more articles and get a promotion and teach more challenging classes.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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