Associations to the word «Faculty»

Wiktionary

FACULTY, noun. The scholarly staff at schools, colleges or universities, as opposed to the students or support staff.
FACULTY, noun. A division of a university (e.g. a Faculty of Science or Faculty of Medicine).
FACULTY, noun. An ability, skill, or power, often plural.

Dictionary definition

FACULTY, noun. One of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind.
FACULTY, noun. The body of teachers and administrators at a school; "the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university".

Wise words

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