# University & Exams Expert

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- CEFR: C2 (Proficient)
- Theme: Society & Culture
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University & Exams vocabulary for academic life as an institution, including tenure, dean and doctorate, plus peer review and accreditation.

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## Word list

* **distinction** /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/: The highest grade band awarded for outstanding work in a test or course. — “She passed her final exams with **distinction**.”
* **viva** /ˈvivə/: A spoken test in which a student answers questions about their own research in front of examiners. — “She passed her **viva** after two hours of tough questions.”
* **adjudicate** /əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/: To officially decide the result of a dispute about a mark or a competition. — “An independent panel was asked to **adjudicate** on the appeal.”
* **psychometric**: Relating to tests that measure mental abilities such as reasoning or memory. — “Applicants had to complete a **psychometric** test as part of the selection process.”
* **invigilation**: The official supervision of students while they take an exam. — “The department is short of staff for exam **invigilation** this term.”
* **calibration** /ˌkæləˈbreɪʃən/: The process of checking that different examiners apply exactly the same marking standards. — “Markers attended a **calibration** session before the essays were graded.”
* **outlier** /ˈaʊtlaɪər/: A result that is very different from all the other results in a set. — “One extremely low score was treated as an **outlier** and checked again.”
* **compensatory** /kəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔri/: Describes extra marks in one part of an exam that make up for a weaker result in another part. — “A strong coursework mark can be **compensatory** for a weak exam result.”
* **high-stakes**: Describes an exam that has serious, important consequences for the person taking it. — “University entrance exams are a **high-stakes** test for many teenagers.”
* **summative**: Describes an assessment given at the end of a course to judge overall achievement, rather than to give ongoing feedback. — “The final exam is a **summative** assessment of the whole term's work.”
* **accreditation** /əˌkrɛdəˈteɪʃən/: Official approval confirming that a course or institution meets a required standard. — “The programme still waits for official **accreditation**.”
* **chartered** /ˈtʃɑrtərd/: Officially recognised by a professional body as fully qualified to practise in a particular profession. — “He's a **chartered** engineer with twenty years in the industry.”
* **credentialism**: An excessive reliance on formal qualifications when judging whether someone is suitable for a job. — “Critics argue that **credentialism** shuts out talented people without a degree.”
* **meritocracy** /mɛrɪˈtɔkrəsi/: A system in which people gain status or success because of their ability and achievements, not their background. — “The firm likes to describe itself as a **meritocracy**.”
* **tertiary** /ˈtɜrʃəri/: Relating to education after secondary school, such as university or college. — “Only a third of the population has access to **tertiary** education.”
* **doctorate** /ˈdɑktərət/: The highest academic degree, awarded for original research, usually taking several years to complete. — “She earned her **doctorate** in chemistry at twenty-eight.”
* **baccalaureate** /ˌbækəˈlɔriət/: A qualification awarded to students who finish secondary school, especially one recognised internationally. — “He completed the International **Baccalaureate** before starting university.”
* **credential inflation**: The trend of jobs requiring higher and higher qualifications over time, even when the work itself hasn't changed. — “Economists point to **credential inflation** as one reason more graduates struggle to find work.”
* **honorary** /ˈɑnərˌɛri/: Given as an honour, without the usual study or exams normally required. — “The university gave the author an **honorary** degree.”
* **commendation** /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/: Official praise given for excellent work, sometimes awarded alongside a qualification. — “She graduated with a **commendation** for her outstanding thesis.”
* **alumni** /əˈlʌmˌnaɪ/: The former students of a school or university, thought of as one group. — “The **alumni** meet every summer at the old college.”
* **tenure** /ˈtɛnjər/: Permanent job security granted to an academic after years of proven work. — “She's finally got **tenure** after eight years of teaching.”
* **chancellor** /ˈtʃænsələr/: The most senior official of a university, often a ceremonial or honorary role. — “The **chancellor** presented the degrees at graduation.”
* **dean** /din/: A senior member of staff in charge of a particular department or faculty at a university. — “Students with serious problems could appeal to the **dean**.”
* **bursar**: The official at a university who manages its money and finances. — “The **bursar**'s office handles all tuition payments.”

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