dean
dean
head of a faculty
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dean with Russian translation
dean usage examples
Декан встретился со студентами первого курса, чтобы обсудить выбор предметов.
The dean met with first-year students to discuss course choices.
Я отправил электронное письмо декану с вопросом о расписании экзаменов.
I sent an email to the dean asking about the exam schedule.
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dean synonyms
What's the difference between dean / chair / head of department / principal / rector / provost
The standard term for the senior academic officer in charge of a faculty or school within a university.
She was appointed dean of the Faculty of Arts last year.
В прошлом году её назначили деканом факультета искусств.
Often refers to a department chair (head of an academic department) or chair of a committee; scope is typically narrower than a dean.
He is the chair of the History Department.
Он заведующий кафедрой истории.
Specifically the leader of an academic department; narrower administrative scope than a dean.
The head of department approved the new hiring plan.
Заведующий кафедрой одобрил план найма новых сотрудников.
In school contexts, the head of a primary/secondary school; in some higher-education institutions (esp. UK/commonwealth) the head of a college.
The school principal welcomed the new students.
Директор школы поприветствовал новых учеников.
In many countries the rector is the head of a university (more senior than a dean); in English usage the term is less common and often tied to specific traditions.
The rector addressed the university at the opening ceremony.
Ректор выступил на церемонии открытия университета.
A senior academic officer (chief academic officer) who usually oversees deans and academic policy; common in US universities.
The provost asked each dean to submit budget proposals.
Провост попросил каждого декана представить бюджетные предложения.
Varies by country: a ceremonial head in many UK universities or the head of a university system in the US; not directly equivalent to a dean.
The chancellor gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.
Канцлер произнёс речь на церемонии вручения дипломов.
The chief executive of a university in the UK and Commonwealth systems; holds overall responsibility for the institution, unlike a dean.
The vice-chancellor outlined the university's strategic plan.
Вице-канцлер изложил стратегический план университета.
The chief executive officer of a college or university (mainly US usage); holds institutional authority above deans.
The college president announced a new scholarship program.
Президент колледжа объявил о новой стипендиальной программе.
A broad term for staff who manage academic operations and policy; includes deans but is more general.
Academic administrators are reviewing the curriculum proposals.
Академические администраторы рассматривают предложения по учебным программам.
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How to pronounce dean and what this word means
dean translation: декан. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dean
/ˈdiːn/
dean translation
декан
dean examples
The dean met with first-year students to discuss course choices.
dean transcription
/ˈdiːn/, /ə ˈdiːn/
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dean meaning: what does it mean?
head of a faculty
dean pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dean is pronounced as /ˈdiːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dean definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The dean met with first-year students to discuss course choices. Translation: Декан встретился со студентами первого курса, чтобы обсудить выбор предметов.
Is dean part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, dean (декан) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dean part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, dean (декан) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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