academicnetwork
nounUK /ˌækəˈdemɪk ˈnetwɜːk/
US /ˌækəˈdemɪk ˈnetwɝːk/
A group of schools and teachers who work together to help students learn.
Our school joined an academic network so teachers can share lessons with other schools.
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2. A system of computers used by universities to share research and information.
The academic network lets scientists send data to each other quickly.
3. A group of scholars who know each other and work on projects together.
She met her future co-author through an academic network.
4. A set of connected colleges that share resources and programs.
The academic network offers the same online courses at every campus.