academic degree
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3.2
- noun
- /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk dɪˈɡri/
:
título académico
- She has an academic degree in biology from a well-known university.
- pursue an academic degree
- highest academic degree
- possess academic degrees
Examples
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Moreover, it is possible that the devaluation of academic degrees is involved in this matter.
Academic text (2016) -
As a result, higher education will still bestow academic degrees, but it will not produce thinkers who possess critical knowledge.
Academic text (2016) -
Higher academic degrees usually lead to higher annual income in one's respective field.
Academic text (2010) -
In addition, he has earned and has been awarded other academic degrees from prestigious universities.
Academic text (1998) -
About a quarter of mothers had a high school education, and two-thirds had an academic degree.
Academic text (2008) -
Table 5 describes the findings about the academic degrees held by those surveyed.
Academic text (2002) -
The directory provided information about the academic degrees and majors of community college presidents, as well as contact information.
Academic text (2010) -
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the highest academic degree awarded in the humanities and sciences.
Blog text (5) -
Ninety percent of his stats possessed academic degrees; 50% had earned master's degrees.
Academic text (1994) -
He's completed the welding certification but is still in school, pursuing his academic degree and assisting in the welding program.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
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2.3
A qualification given by a college or university after you finish study
149
2.8
An official paper from a school or university that shows someone has finished a course of study
61
3.3
A university degree you get after a bachelor's and before a PhD
58
7.0
A university degree you get after long study and your own research
34
2.7
A degree you get after finishing three to four years of study at a university or college
31
3.0
A university certificate that shows someone finished law studies
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4.6
A title a university gives to show respect for someone's work without study or exams
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8.4
A first degree given by a college or university after finishing studies
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3.2
A qualification that a college gives after about two years of study, shorter than a bachelor's degree
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4.4
The highest university award for advanced study and research, often called a PhD
A short form of degree meaning a college or university qualification
A university qualification that universities give for better results and extra study
A degree given as an honor without completing the usual study
How Advanced
- Specialized
58
7.0
61
3.3
1
3.2
34
2.7
- US
3
3.2
307
2.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a qualification awarded by a college or university' is directly and compositionally derived from 'academic' (relating to schools/colleges) + 'degree' (an awarded qualification). This modifier+noun construction is transparent and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Academic degree comes from an old idea that a degree is a 'step' on a ladder of learning. Universities gave a degree when a student reached the next step, so today an academic degree means the official 'qualification' you earn after study.