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receives academic
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "receives academic" is not correct as it lacks context and specificity.
It could be used in a sentence where "receives" is the verb and "academic" is an adjective describing something that is being received, but it needs additional information to clarify its meaning. Example: "The student receives academic support from the university."
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Science
News & Media
Wiki
Alternative expressions(19)
very academic
thoroughly researched
highly academic
very interdisciplinary
extensively investigated
deeply analyzed
in-depth analysis
well-documented
meticulously examined
scientifically validated
thoroughly reviewed
thoroughly studied
closely researched
thoroughly evaluated
thoroughly considered
thoroughly checked
exhaustively researched
deeply researched
highly educational
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
DBE is an employee of Novartis; HL is an employee of Novartis; SRJ receives research funding, honoraria for advisory boards and lecture fees from AstraZeneca, Novartis, and Pfizer; MD receives research funding, honoraria for advisory boards, and lecture fees from AstraZeneca, Novartis, and Roche; LAM receives academic research funding from AstraZeneca and Pfizer.
Science
MTW, ZG, AD and SP have no conflict of interest that could be perceived as prejudicing the impartiality of the research reported; MD receives research funding, honoraria for advisory boards and lecture fees from AstraZeneca, Novartis and Roche: LAM receives academic research funding from AstraZeneca and Pfizer.
Science
School counselors need to be: patient, trustworthy, ethical, able to keep confidentiality and know and share the exceptions to it (danger to self or others, court subpoenas, etc)., comfortable with data and using evidence-based practice, and focused on equity to ensure every student receives academic, career, college readiness, and personal/social competencies.
Wiki
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
Once admitted, they receive academic enrichment throughout the year.
News & Media
Mr. Clifford, an English teacher, said the team members received academic credit for the competition.
News & Media
When the school began receiving academic awards, they were made into banners and displayed prominently.
News & Media
Many are not paid a salary, nor do they receive academic credits.
News & Media
Pace students can receive academic credit for attending one semester of weekly rehearsals and singing in a concert.
News & Media
Some receive academic credit, with supervision by an on-site mentor and instructor from the college; some get no credit.
News & Media
Feminis divides those "equivalencies" among as many players as possible, and those who qualify can receive academic grants as well.
News & Media
A journalism student in Washington had to walk away from three internship opportunities because she wouldn't receive academic credit.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always specify what is being received academically (e.g., "receives academic credit", "receives academic funding") to provide clarity.
Common error
Avoid using "receives academic" without stating what specific academic benefit, credit, or recognition is being received. The phrase is incomplete without a noun specifying the received item.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "receives academic" functions as a verb phrase where "receives" is the verb, and "academic" acts as an adjective modifying an implied noun. However, it's incomplete without the noun itself (e.g., credit, funding). Ludwig notes that the phrase lacks context, making it grammatically questionable.
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
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Wiki
33%
Less common in
Formal & Business
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Encyclopedias
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "receives academic" is grammatically incomplete and needs a noun to specify what is being received. Ludwig points out this lack of context. While the phrase appears in various sources, including science journals, news articles, and wikis, it's more correct and informative to use phrases like "receives academic credit" or "receives academic funding". Because of its ambiguity, it is best to avoid using "receives academic" without a clarifying noun.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
gains academic
Focuses on the act of acquiring or obtaining something in the academic field, similar to receiving but implies a gradual process.
obtains academic
Emphasizes the achievement of getting something academically.
is awarded academic
Highlights the formal recognition through an academic award or grant.
earns academic
Stresses the effort and merit involved in getting something academic.
achieves academic
Focuses on reaching a particular standard or goal in the academic field.
gets academic
An informal way of saying that someone receives something in an academic context.
secures academic
Suggests a competitive aspect to receiving academic opportunities or funding.
is granted academic
Highlights the permission or official approval to receive something academic.
attains academic
Similar to achieving, with a focus on reaching a certain level or status academically.
acquires academic
Focuses on the process of gaining possession of something academically.
FAQs
How to use "receives academic" in a sentence?
The phrase "receives academic" needs a noun to clarify what is being received. For example, "The student receives academic credit for the course" or "The researcher receives academic funding for the project".
What can I say instead of "receives academic"?
You can use alternatives like "gains academic", "obtains academic", or "is awarded academic" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "receives academic credit" or "receives academic"?
"Receives academic credit" is more correct because it specifies what is being received academically. The phrase "receives academic" is incomplete and requires additional context.
What's the difference between "receives academic funding" and "receives academic"?
"Receives academic funding" clearly indicates that the subject is getting money for academic purposes. "Receives academic" lacks this specificity and needs further clarification.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested