profs

noun

Definition of profsnext
plural of prof
as in professors

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  1. professors
  2. instructors
  3. educators
Noun
  • The briefs filed last week defending Venu came from a variety of sources, including professors, the International Center for Law & Economics , members of the House and Senate judiciary committees, and a group of state attorneys general.
    Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, business schools are dealing with new market pressures, including global rankings that are now taking societal impact into account, and students, professors and accrediting bodies that increasingly value social responsibility.
    Andrew Gaudes, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of professors
Noun
  • Julia Noble, a student at North Little Rock's Center of Excellence, praised the instructors in the program.
    Cynthia Howell, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Look for instructors who have practical industry experience and a strong track record in their field.
    Peju Adedeji, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of instructors
Noun
  • At schools specifically, educators, pupils, and parents expect an institution to tirelessly defend this on all levels.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Thanks to actor Keegan-Michael Key and Lysol, parents and educators will have some help in that area.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of educators
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