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academics

Pronunciation: [əˈkædəmɪks]

Word

Context: "education"

(noun) Academics refer to the subjects or courses that students learn in school. When we talk about academics, we often mean things like math, science, and reading.

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She excels in her academics and always gets good grades.

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He decided to skip his academics, which made it hard for him to pass the year.

Example

What are your favorite subjects in academics?

Context: "scholarly work"

(noun) Academics can also mean the research, studies, or knowledge created by people who teach in colleges and universities. This is the work that helps them understand and share new ideas.

Example

The professor's academics contributed greatly to our understanding of the environment.

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That area of academics has not been explored very much this year.

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What is the latest finding in your field of academics?

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