Definition

Colleagues, peers, or associates at similar rank or status; sometimes carries a scholarly connotation (like fellows at a university) implying camaraderie and mutual respect.

Example Usage

The fellows at the consulting firm bonded over shared late nights and impossible client deadlines.

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Earning course credit by passing a test rather than attending class, rewarding prior knowledge and self-study. It's the academic equivalent of skipping levels in a video game by demonstrating you already have the skills.

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