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academic year

academic year

Meaning of academic year

full study year

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EN-UK/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk jɪə/
EN-US/ən ˌækəˈdɛmɪk jɪr/
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academic year with Russian translation

academic year usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Учебный год в большинстве университетов начинается в сентябре.

The academic year starts in September for most universities.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Студенты планируют групповые проекты на весь учебный год.

Students plan group projects across the academic year.

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academic year belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

academic yearучебный год
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

academic year synonyms

Related words worth learning together

academic session
Often refers to a period of academic activity; can equal an academic year but sometimes denotes a specific set of classes/events.
academic calendar
Refers to the schedule of dates (start/end dates, holidays) for the academic year, not the period itself.
school calendar
The schedule of terms, holidays and events for a school; emphasizes dates rather than the concept of the academic year.
year of study
Refers to a student's level (first year, second year) rather than the calendar period of a whole institution.
academic cycle
A more general, often formal term for a repeating academic period or sequence (may include multiple years or programs).
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academic session

Often refers to a period of academic activity; can equal an academic year but sometimes denotes a specific set of classes/events.

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The session 2024–25 will include new research seminars.

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academic calendar

Refers to the schedule of dates (start/end dates, holidays) for the academic year, not the period itself.

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Check the academic calendar for exam dates and holidays.

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school calendar

The schedule of terms, holidays and events for a school; emphasizes dates rather than the concept of the academic year.

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The school calendar shows all half-terms and holiday dates.

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year of study

Refers to a student's level (first year, second year) rather than the calendar period of a whole institution.

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She's in her second year of study in biology.

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academic cycle

A more general, often formal term for a repeating academic period or sequence (may include multiple years or programs).

B1Rarely

The academic cycle for the degree includes three years of coursework and a final project.

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academic year means academic year. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce academic year

/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk jɪə/

academic year translation

academic year

academic year examples

The academic year starts in September for most universities.

academic year transcription

/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk jɪə/, /ən ˌækəˈdɛmɪk jɪr/

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academic year meaning: what does it mean?

full study year

academic year pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

academic year is pronounced as /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk jɪə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

academic year definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The academic year starts in September for most universities. Translation: Учебный год в большинстве университетов начинается в сентябре.

Is academic year part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, academic year can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is academic year part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, academic year 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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