Meaning & use
dean
A senior official in a university or college who oversees a school, faculty, or student affairs.
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The dean of the engineering school announced a new scholarship program.
Students met with the dean to discuss changes to the graduation requirements.
A note on using this word
Dean also names a senior clergy member in charge of a cathedral, a distinct sense from the academic role.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A senior clergyman who presides over the chapter of a cathedral or collegiate church.
The dean led the service in the absence of the bishop.
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