assistantship
1
5.9
- noun
- /əˈsɪstəntˌʃɪp/
- Specialized
:
asistente
- I was thrilled to receive an assistantship that allowed me to work closely with my professor on her research project.
- graduate assistantships
- teaching assistantship
- research assistantships
Examples
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Too often, a graduate student is awarded an assistantship with no prior college teaching experience.
Academic text (2003) -
Many institutions in our country have quality teaching assistantship programs in our profession.
Academic text (1991) -
The research assistantship is an important component of an undergraduate education regardless of academic discipline.
Academic text (2009) -
Being selected for a teaching assistantship implies acknowledgment of abilities in both learning and teaching.
Academic text (1991) -
Campus-based programs often incorporate teaching assistantships into their programs, sometimes as a requirement of funding packages.
Academic text (2011) -
A tuition waiver that sometimes accompanies the awarding of an assistantship can reduce financial burdens.
Academic text (1991) -
Two applicants for graduate teaching assistantships were screened with the intent to fill these BIP course instructional roles.
Academic text (2008) -
While pursuing my master's degree, I applied for an assistantship to gain valuable teaching experience in the university's biology department.
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Many students benefit from an assistantship, as it not only helps with tuition costs but also provides practical training in their field.
Synonyms
The place of a person enrolled at a school or a small paid award to help their learning
Antonyms
How Paid
12
3.4
- Specialized
50
6.0
- Specialized
1
5.9
110
3.5
7
3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Assistantship comes from assistant, meaning one who 'helps', and the ending -ship, meaning 'a position or state', as in friendship or leadership. So, an assistantship is a paid position for being an assistant, often given to students to help with teaching or research.