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Professor

usgb/prəˈfesər/Volume
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Academic Titles

In academia, titles like assistant, associate, or full professor indicate different ranks and experience levels.

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She was promoted from assistant to associate professor last year.
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Not Always Teaching

A professor usually teaches, but they also conduct research and publish scholarly articles.

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The professor received a grant for her research in biochemistry.
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Formal Address

When addressing, it's polite to use 'Professor' followed by their last name unless instructed otherwise.

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Good morning, Professor Smith. I have a question about our assignment.
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