Pronunciation: /əˌkædəˈmaɪˌsaɪz/
verb to make something more academic or scholarly in nature
A1 She academicizes her study habits by creating flashcards for vocabulary words.
A2 The teacher academicizes the lesson by incorporating real-life examples.
B1 The professor academicizes the course material by assigning research projects.
B2 The university academicizes its programs by constantly updating the curriculum.
C1 The academic journal academicizes the research findings by peer-reviewing all submissions.
C2 The renowned scholar academicizes the field by publishing groundbreaking theories and studies.
formal The professor academicizes the topic by providing in-depth analysis and research.
informal She academicizes everything she talks about, always using big words and complex ideas.
slang He academicizes like no other, always diving deep into the details and complexities.
figurative The way she academicizes her arguments is like building a strong fortress of knowledge.
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