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academic
Adjective
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An academic topic, lecture, idea, etc., is one that is connected to education.
The academic staff at the college generally don't teach during the summer.
There is a lot of political disagreement about it, but there is general academic agreement.
academic
Noun
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An academic is a researcher or university teacher.
The government has begun jailing journalists and banning academics from travel.
The book is very popular for one written by an academic.
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Academics is the part of school related to learning.
This class was strong in every aspect of their schooling, including academics, athletics and extracurricular activities.
publication
Noun
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Publication is the act of making a book or other thing publicly known or available where the public can use it.
The Report itself and the debate that followed its publication have been useful.
This letter is personal and not for publication.
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A publication is a book, magazine, paper, song, etc. that has been or will be published.
Women's Strategies from Around the World, is a new publication from the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM).
services
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noun
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
the mayor tried to maintain city services
the medical services are excellent