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Academic Support: Definition, Examples & Resources
Meaning 1:educational assistance (Academic Support)
Academic Support
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk səˈpɔːrt/
n.
Help given to students for their studies, like extra teaching, advice, or access to learning resources.
educational assistance
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/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃənəl əˈsɪstəns/
n.
Help and resources provided to students to enhance their learning experience, including tutoring, workshops, writing centers, and study materials.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
academic (from Greek Akademeia) + support (Latin sub 'under' + portare 'to carry').
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a tutor carrying (support) you through your academic journey.
📖 Example
My college has a great academic support center where you can get help with writing essays or understanding difficult science topics.
My college has a great academic support center where you can get help with writing essays or understanding difficult science topics.
🔗 Collocations
academic support services – Services that assist students academically, such as tutoring and study skill workshops.
provide academic support – To offer help to students to improve their learning outcomes.
academic support program – A structured plan designed to aid student achievement through extra resources.
🔄 Synonyms
educational support (n.) – Help related to education; similar to academic support but broader in scope.
student assistance (n.) – Aid provided to students, often including financial or academic help.
tutoring (n.) – One-on-one or small group teaching to improve academic performance.
🚫 Antonyms
academic neglect (n.) – Lack of support or attention given to students' educational needs.
📖 Cultural Story
Combines 'academic' (from Plato's Academy) and 'support' (Latin supportare, 'to carry'). Used widely in modern educational institutions to describe resources aiding student learning.
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