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In some senses, dean is marked as informal, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
dean
/diːn/
noun 5name 5verb 2
Collocations
5ADJ.
adult, better, diplomatic, infinite, informed, liberal, right
The dean gave a speech about creating a more liberal campus environment for all students.
VERB + DEAN
hesitating, like, mooned, turn
The student mooned the dean during the graduation ceremony and was immediately expelled.
DEAN + NOUN
admissions, department, education, harry, platitudes, wisdom
The dean of admissions explained the new application requirements to prospective students.
PREP.
in, toward, up, with, with, without
The student spoke with the dean about her scholarship application.
ADV.
quite, really
The new dean was really strict about attendance policies at faculty meetings.
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