Aaup

Pronunciation: /eɪ.æʊ.p/

Definitions of aaup

noun The American Association of University Professors (AAUP), an organization representing the interests of faculty members in higher education.

Example Sentences

A1 I am a member of the AAUP.

A2 The AAUP advocates for academic freedom and shared governance.

B1 The AAUP published a report on faculty salaries.

B2 The AAUP's annual conference attracts scholars from around the world.

C1 The AAUP has been instrumental in shaping higher education policy.

C2 The AAUP's guidelines on tenure and promotion are widely respected in academia.

Examples of aaup in a Sentence

formal The AAUP is an organization that advocates for academic freedom and shared governance in higher education.

informal I heard that the AAUP is hosting a panel discussion on campus next week.

slang I don't really care about what the AAUP says, I just want to graduate.

figurative The AAUP is like a watchdog, making sure that universities uphold certain standards.

Grammatical Forms of aaup

• past tense: aauped
• plural: aaups
• comparative: more aaup
• superlative: most aaup
• present tense: aaups
• future tense: will aaup
• perfect tense: have aauped
• continuous tense: is aauping
• singular: aaup
• positive degree: aaup
• infinitive: to aaup
• gerund: aauping
• participle: aauped

Origin and Evolution of aaup

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aaup' originated from the Latin word 'aupex' meaning 'bird watcher' or 'bird observer'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aaup' evolved to refer to a person who studies or observes birds in their natural habitat, often for scientific purposes or as a hobby.