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Topic: University

nonteaching

IPA: /nɒnˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is not related to teaching or does not involve teaching activities.

Example: The nonteaching staff at the school help with administration and support services.

nontenured

IPA: //nɒnˈtɛn.jʊrd//

KK: /nɑnˈtɛnʊrd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a position, especially in academia, that does not have permanent employment status or tenure.

Example: She held a nontenured position at the university for three years before applying for a tenured role.

nonuniversity

IPA: /nɒnˈjuːnɪvɜːrsɪti/

KK: /nɑnˈjunɪˌvɜrɪti/

adjective

Definition: Not related to a university or its activities.

Example: The nonuniversity education system offers various vocational training programs.

noun

Definition: A place or organization that provides education but is not classified as a university.

Example: Many students choose to attend a nonuniversity for specialized training.

occupation

IPA: /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɑˈkjuː.peɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A job or profession that someone does to earn a living.

Example: Her occupation is a teacher at the local school.

optime

IPA: /ˈɒptaɪm/

KK: /ˈɒptaɪm/

noun

Definition: A student who graduates with a second or third class honors in Mathematics or other subjects, particularly at Cambridge University.

Example: He was proud to be recognized as a senior optime in his Mathematics degree.

oralist

IPA: /ˈɔːrəlɪst/

KK: /ˈɔrəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or promotes the use of spoken language, especially in teaching deaf individuals, rather than sign language.

Example: The oralist believes that teaching deaf children to speak is more beneficial than using sign language.

orientation

IPA: /ˌɔːr.i.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɔrˈiɛnˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment, or the general direction of someone's thoughts or beliefs.

Example: The university offers an orientation program for new students to help them adjust to campus life.

orientational

IPA: /ˌɔːrɪənˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /ɔrɪənˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of determining one's position or direction, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.

Example: The orientational program helped new students find their way around the campus.

orientationally

IPA: /ˌɔːrɪənˈteɪʃənəli/

KK: /ɔrɪənˈteɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the position or direction of something.

Example: The map was designed orientationally to help users find their way easily.

outline

IPA: /ˈaʊtlaɪn/

KK: /aʊtlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A general description that includes the main points or features of a subject, often used as a plan or guide.

Example: The teacher asked us to create an outline for our research paper.

transitive verb

Definition: To describe the main points or features of something in a clear and organized way.

Example: The teacher asked us to outline our essays before writing them.

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