Academic Research Terminology

noun the state or process of being affiliated or associated with a particular organization or group

• The professor's affiliation with multiple universities allowed him to conduct research in various fields.
• I heard Sarah has an affiliation with that new startup company.
• I don't want to be affiliated with that group anymore, they're too sketchy.
• His affiliation with the arts community opened up new opportunities for him.

verb present participle of the verb 'damn'

adjective serving to condemn or criticize harshly

• The evidence presented in court was damning against the defendant.
• The teacher's comments on my essay were pretty damning.
• The reviews for that new restaurant were absolutely damning.
• His silence on the matter was more damning than any words could have been.

noun a person or thing that is being sought or searched for

verb to search for or seek out something

• I am going to look for a new job in the finance sector.
• I'll look for my keys before we leave the house.
• I gotta look for some new kicks to match my outfit.
• In times of uncertainty, we often look for guidance from our elders.

noun A person who has completed their doctoral degree and is engaged in advanced research or study

• After completing his PhD, he decided to pursue a postdoc position at a prestigious research institution.
• She's currently doing a postdoc at the university before looking for a permanent job.
• I heard he's grinding away at his postdoc, trying to publish as many papers as possible.
• Embarking on a postdoc is like entering a new chapter in your academic journey.

noun Acronym for Women of Color, referring to women who are non-white

preposition Used as a descriptor before the noun it is referring to

• Women of Color (WoC) face unique challenges in the workplace due to systemic discrimination.
• WoC often have to work twice as hard to prove themselves in predominantly white spaces.
• WoC are out here slaying and breaking barriers every day.
• The garden of diversity blooms beautifully with WoC contributing their unique perspectives.

noun a fact or condition that is actually true or existing; reality

• The report focused on the actualities of the current economic situation.
• Let's talk about the actualities of the project during our meeting.
• I don't want to hear any of your actualities right now.
• She painted a vivid picture of the actualities of life in her novel.