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What is an Assistantship? Definition & Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：graduate assistant job (assistantship)
assistantship
/əˈsɪstəntʃɪp/
n.
A job, usually for a graduate student, where you work as an assistant (helping with teaching or research) at a university.
graduate assistant job
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/ˈɡrædʒuət əˈsɪstənt dʒɒb/
n.
A paid position for a graduate student at a university, involving assistance in teaching or research activities.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'assistant' (helper) + suffix '-ship' (state or office), meaning a position of assistance.
💡 Mnemonic
An assistant on a ship of learning, navigating university duties for support.
📖 Example
My friend just got a teaching assistantship at the university, which means she'll help grade papers and lead discussion groups for undergraduate students.
My friend recently secured a teaching assistantship at the university, where she will assist in grading and leading discussions for undergraduates.
🔗 Collocations
teaching assistantship – an assistantship focused on teaching responsibilities
research assistantship – an assistantship involving research tasks
graduate assistantship – an assistantship designated for graduate students
🔄 Synonyms
assistant position (n.) – a job role where one provides support in academic or professional settings
tutorship (n.) – a position of tutoring or instructing students, often in a university
instructional aide role (n.) – a role assisting with teaching and educational activities
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originating in 19th-century American academia, assistantships evolved as a way to fund graduate education through teaching or research work, blending employment with scholarly training.
Meaning 2：financial aid for assistants (assistantship)
assistantship
/əˈsɪstəntʃɪp/
n.
The financial support (like a scholarship or stipend) that you receive for doing an assistant's job at a university.
financial aid for assistants
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/ˈfaɪnænʃəl eɪd fɔːr əˈsɪstənts/
n.
The monetary support, such as a stipend or tuition waiver, provided to individuals serving as assistants in an academic setting.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The full assistantship covers her tuition and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses.
The assistantship fully covers her tuition and offers a monthly stipend for living costs.
🔗 Collocations
full assistantship – an assistantship that covers all educational and living expenses
stipend assistantship – an assistantship providing a regular payment for support
tuition-covered assistantship – an assistantship that includes payment of tuition fees
🔄 Synonyms
stipend (n.) – a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance, often for academic work
scholarship (n.) – financial award given based on academic merit or other criteria
grant (n.) – a sum of money provided for a specific purpose, such as education or research
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