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deanery

/ˈdiː.nə.ɹi/

Meanings
noun
The position held by a dean.

Examples :

"Professor Thompson's hard work and dedication earned her the deanery of the science department. "
education job position organization

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responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration community

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

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comfortable noun

/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkɐmf.tɘ.bɘl/

A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

"My grandmother bought a new comfortable for her bed. "

Illustration professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

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dedication noun

/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades in every subject. "

Illustration upcoming

upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

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projects noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkts/ /prəˈdʒɛkts/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising projects aim to build a new library. "

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science noun

/ˈsaɪəns/

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

"Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art."

Illustration department

department noun

/dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ /dəˈpɑɹtmənt/

A part, portion, or subdivision.

"The school's science department focuses on biology and chemistry. "

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

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parishes noun

/ˈpærɪʃɪz/

In the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Church, an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church.

"The Catholic diocese is divided into several parishes, each with its own church and priest. "