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Word

academization

Phoneticsacadem·iza·tion

Definition

n. the process of making something, like a school or a subject, more formal and focused on high-level study.

n. the process of transforming a subject, institution, or practice into a formal academic discipline or environment.

Examples

“The academization of the sport led to stricter rules.”

“The rapid academization of the field has shifted the focus from practical skills to theoretical research.”

“Critics argue that the academization of certain arts has stripped them of their grassroots authenticity, replacing intuitive expression with rigid pedagogical frameworks.”

Examples

simple

“The academization of the sport led to stricter rules.”

contextual

“The rapid academization of the field has shifted the focus from practical skills to theoretical research.”

complex

“Critics argue that the academization of certain arts has stripped them of their grassroots authenticity, replacing intuitive expression with rigid pedagogical frameworks.”

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