academically

adverb ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly \ ˌa-kə-ˈde-mi-k(ə-)lē \

|Updated on: 6 Jun 2018

Definition of academically

: in an academic way : with regard to formal studies or academics

doing well academically

academically advanced students

And it has made them more appealing to colleges, which have grown more welcoming as they find that homeschoolers do fine academically.
—Linda Perlstein

… fans and coaches at academically elite institutions would say that, yes, they were handicapped by stricter admissions policies, but in the long run, brains win out over brawn.
—Mark Bechtel

Recent Examples of academically from the Web

Under Kustra's leadership, the university has grown its national profile academically and athletically, especially its nationally ranked football program.

— dana oland, idahostatesman, "Community leaders express doubts about Boise State's president search, candidates," 12 May 2018
Work to identify what their passions are academically and follow that path throughout their schooling.

— kristen bobst, Teen Vogue, "Aspiring Astronaut Abigail Harrison Wants to be the First Person on Mars," 27 Apr. 2018
The awards banquet recognized 40 senior scholar-athletes from Broward County schools who excelled both academically and on the football field.

— steve evans, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Brian Piccolo awards banquet honors 40 senior scholar-athletes from Broward County," 19 Apr. 2018
Klein said the state universities are in a strong position both academically and financially.

— anne ryman, azcentral, "Regents President Eileen Klein to step down from role in June," 26 Mar. 2018
Eighth grader Ethan Baker is a strong student academically and is consistently attentive in class.

— charlene paparizos, cleveland.com, "Chagrin Falls February Students of the Month: Community Voices," 1 Jan. 2018
The group invited Monday are in the top 2 percent academically for the 2017-18 school year.

— rafael guerrero, Elgin Courier-News, "U46 to recognize top-perfoming graduates, award-winning teacher at school board meeting," 14 May 2018
The city is grappling with a surge of homeless students, who often are chronically absent and academically below grade level.

— leslie brody, WSJ, "How One New York City Principal Is Trying To Transform a School," 2 May 2018
Michael, the son of Edwin and Susan Barron, has excelled academically, participating in Honors and Advanced Placement classes throughout high school.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Windsor Locks Edition," 17 Apr. 2018

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