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Topic: University

plenary

IPA: /ˈplɛnəri/

KK: /ˈplɛnəri/

adjective

Definition: Complete in every way; having full power or authority.

Example: The committee held a plenary session to discuss the new policies.

polytechnic

IPA: //ˌpɒlɪˈtɛknɪk//

KK: /ˌpɑːliˈtɛknɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to education or training in various technical fields and applied sciences.

Example: She enrolled in a polytechnic school to study engineering and technology.

noun

Definition: A type of educational institution that focuses on teaching technical and vocational subjects, especially in fields like engineering, technology, and applied sciences.

Example: She decided to enroll in a polytechnic to study engineering.

postcollegiate

IPA: //ˌpoʊst.kəˈliː.dʒɪt//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌkɒlɪdʒɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time or activities that happen after someone has graduated from college.

Example: Many postcollegiate students pursue further education or start their careers.

postdoc

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

noun

Definition: A person who has completed their doctoral studies and is engaged in further academic research or study, often in a temporary position at a university or research institution.

Example: After completing her PhD, she took a postdoc position to continue her research in neuroscience.

postdoctoral

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈdɒktərəl//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˈdɒktərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to academic work or study that takes place after earning a doctoral degree.

Example: She is currently in a postdoctoral position at the university, focusing on her research.

postdoctorate

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈdɒktəˌreɪt//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌdɒktərˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period of research or study that occurs after completing a doctoral degree.

Example: She is currently working on a postdoctorate project in neuroscience.

postgraduate

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌɡrædʒuɪt//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌgrædʒuɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to studies or education that occur after completing a bachelor's degree, usually at a university.

Example: She decided to pursue postgraduate studies in psychology to deepen her knowledge.

noun

Definition: A person who is studying after completing their first degree, usually at a university, to gain more advanced knowledge or qualifications.

Example: She decided to become a postgraduate student to pursue her master's degree in psychology.

postgraduation

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈɡrædʒueɪʃən//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˈgrædʒueɪt̬ən/

noun

Definition: The period of time that comes after completing a degree at a college or university.

Example: Many students pursue further studies during their postgraduation years.

postprimary

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˈpraɪˌmɛri//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈpraɪˌmɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period or education that comes after primary school or primary elections.

Example: Many students choose to pursue vocational training in postprimary education.

postsecondary

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈsɛk.ənˌdɛr.i//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌsɛkəndˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to education that takes place after high school, such as college or university.

Example: Many students choose to pursue postsecondary education to improve their job prospects.

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