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The correct spelling is profs.

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noun

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The correct spelling is profs. The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof. For example: "Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies."

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Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.
  2. 2.A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
  3. 3.One who professes something, such as a religious doctrine.
  4. 4.A pianist in a saloon, brothel, etc.
  5. 5.The puppeteer who performs a Punch and Judy show; a Punchman.

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