dean
A dean is a high-ranking official at a university or college who oversees a specific department, faculty, or administrative area. They are responsible for academic leadership, managing faculty members, and ensuring the general welfare of students within their division.
Exemplos
3 de 5I have an appointment with the dean to discuss the requirements for my scholarship.
I have an appointment with the dean to discuss the requirements for my scholarship.
The Dean of the Faculty of Science will present the opening remarks at the symposium.
The Dean of the Faculty of Science will present the opening remarks at the symposium.
Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.
Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'Dean' as the 'Head' (rhymes with bed) of the academic 'Den'.
Quiz rápido
Because of her perfect GPA, she was proudly featured on the _____'s list this semester.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: dean
Exemplos
I have an appointment with the dean to discuss the requirements for my scholarship.
everydayI have an appointment with the dean to discuss the requirements for my scholarship.
The Dean of the Faculty of Science will present the opening remarks at the symposium.
formalThe Dean of the Faculty of Science will present the opening remarks at the symposium.
Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.
informalOur dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.
Final approval for the new curriculum must be granted by the academic dean.
academicFinal approval for the new curriculum must be granted by the academic dean.
The dean met with the board of directors to secure funding for the new research laboratory.
businessThe dean met with the board of directors to secure funding for the new research laboratory.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
on the dean's list
to be recognized for top academic grades
dean of the diplomatic corps
the longest-serving or most senior diplomat in a capital city
assistant dean
a person who supports the dean in administrative duties
Frequentemente confundido com
A doyen is the most senior or respected person in a field, whereas a dean is a specific administrative title in a school.
A Dane is a person from Denmark; 'dean' refers to an academic official.
Notas de uso
In academic settings, 'dean' is used for the head of a college or faculty. It can also be used as a title before a name, such as 'Dean Smith'.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse 'dean' with a regular professor; remember that a dean is primarily an administrator who manages professors.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'Dean' as the 'Head' (rhymes with bed) of the academic 'Den'.
Origem da palavra
From the Late Latin 'decanus', which originally meant a leader of ten people (monks or soldiers).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In American universities, making the 'Dean's List' is a significant academic honor that students include on their resumes.
Quiz rápido
Because of her perfect GPA, she was proudly featured on the _____'s list this semester.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: dean
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