Definition

Terminal degrees awarded after years of specialized research, preparing you perfectly for jobs that have nothing to do with your dissertation. Academic stamina test disguised as education.

Example Usage

After completing a PhD in theoretical physics, she discovered academia was 10% research and 90% department politics, so she became a consultant.

Source: Academic terminology

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course modality

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feeder school

An institution that regularly sends graduates to a particular university or program, creating a pipeline that's either a mutually beneficial relationship or an old boys' network, depending on your perspective.

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Lexicon

The complete set of words and phrases in a language, or a specialized vocabulary used within a particular field, profession, or community. It can also refer to a dictionary or reference work listing these words.

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Perspicuously

In a manner that is clear, transparent, and easy to understand; expressed with lucidity and directness.

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