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faculty

/ˈfæk.əl.ti/

NOUN

1. Academic teaching staff

The collective body of teachers, professors, researchers, and other academic professionals working at an educational institution or research organization.

1.1. University and college educators

Used to refer to the professors, lecturers, instructors, and other academic staff responsible for teaching and conducting research at a university or college.

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  • students

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  • The university faculty members collaborated on a groundbreaking research project.
  • The medical school faculty played a crucial role in shaping future healthcare professionals.

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NOUN

2. Academic division

An administrative division or specialized academic department within a university or other educational institution, typically organized around a particular field of study.

2.1. University departments and divisions

Used to identify an organizational unit within a university that oversees a particular academic discipline, subject area, or group of related educational programs.

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  • She transferred to the faculty of medicine to pursue her medical studies.
  • The university established a new faculty dedicated to environmental sciences.

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NOUN

3. Natural ability or mental power

An inherent or developed ability, capacity, or power of the mind or body to perform particular activities, understand information, or accomplish tasks.

3.1. Intellectual and mental abilities

Used to describe a person's mental powers, including the ability to think, reason, understand, remember, and exercise intellectual judgment.

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  • Her keen analytical faculty allowed her to quickly grasp complex concepts.
  • As a professor, she encouraged students to explore their intellectual faculty and think critically.

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3.2. Practical skills and talents

Used to describe a person's natural aptitude, acquired skill, or particular talent for performing an activity effectively or demonstrating expertise in a specific area.

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  • The artist's creative faculty was evident in every brushstroke of the masterpiece.
  • Her exceptional artistic faculty enabled her to produce intricate and expressive paintings.

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3.3. Sensory and physical abilities

Used to describe the natural powers of the body and senses, such as hearing, seeing, or performing physical movements.

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  • The patient gradually regained the faculty of hearing after surgery.
  • Regular exercise can help preserve the physical faculties needed for everyday activities.

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NOUN

4. Granted authority or privilege

A particular power, right, authority, or privilege officially granted by a person or institution with higher authority.

4.1. Official powers and privileges

Used to describe an authorized power or privilege given to an individual or organization, allowing them to perform specific actions or exercise particular rights.

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  • power
  • authority
  • right
  • privilege
  • prerogative

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Examples

  • The court granted the committee the faculty to make decisions on behalf of the institution.
  • The bishop exercised his faculty to authorize changes to the church.

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NOUN

5. Members of a professional group

The collective members of a particular profession or specialized occupational group, considered as a body of people sharing professional knowledge and responsibilities.

5.1. Professional organizations and groups

Used to refer collectively to people belonging to a particular profession or specialized field, especially when they are considered as an organized professional body.

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  • The medical faculty met to discuss new standards for professional practice.
  • The faculty of experienced specialists contributed their expertise to the national research initiative.

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  • professionals
  • practitioners
  • specialists
  • colleagues
  • organization
  • professional association