Background for deans

deans

/diːnz/

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noun

A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).

Examples :

"The deans met to discuss the new rules for student conduct. "

education organization job person

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noun

A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.

Examples :

"The bishop met with the deans of the diocese to discuss upcoming religious events and initiatives. "

religion organization person job

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noun

The senior member of some group of people.

Examples :

"The deans of the faculty voted on the new curriculum. "

person group job organization education

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verb

To serve as a dean.

Examples :

"Professor Thompson will deans the faculty of engineering next year. "

education job organization

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verb

To send (a student) to see the dean of a university.

Examples :

"If Maria keeps skipping class, the professor will deans her. "

education organization action

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noun

(chiefly in place names) A hill.

Examples :

"The town of Dean lies nestled at the foot of the Deans, a range of small, grassy hills. "

geography place