B2 noun Formal

dean

/diːn/

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

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1

I 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.

2

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.

3

Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.

Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
dean
Relacionado
deanship
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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

1

I have an appointment with the dean to discuss the requirements for my scholarship.

everyday

I have an appointment with the dean to discuss the requirements for my scholarship.

2

The Dean of the Faculty of Science will present the opening remarks at the symposium.

formal

The Dean of the Faculty of Science will present the opening remarks at the symposium.

3

Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.

informal

Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.

4

Final approval for the new curriculum must be granted by the academic dean.

academic

Final approval for the new curriculum must be granted by the academic dean.

5

The dean met with the board of directors to secure funding for the new research laboratory.

business

The dean met with the board of directors to secure funding for the new research laboratory.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
dean
Relacionado
deanship

Colocações comuns

dean's list a list of students recognized for high academic achievement
dean of students an official responsible for student affairs and services
academic dean the person in charge of faculty and curriculum
acting dean a person performing the duties of a dean temporarily
dean's office the administrative headquarters of a college department

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

dean vs doyen

A doyen is the most senior or respected person in a field, whereas a dean is a specific administrative title in a school.

dean vs Dane

A Dane is a person from Denmark; 'dean' refers to an academic official.

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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'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse 'dean' with a regular professor; remember that a dean is primarily an administrator who manages professors.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Dean' as the 'Head' (rhymes with bed) of the academic 'Den'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Late Latin 'decanus', which originally meant a leader of ten people (monks or soldiers).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Often followed by 'of' + [Department/Faculty] Plural form: deans
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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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