Prof.
University faculty abbreviation
Prof. is an abbreviation for professor and is used informally to address or talk about someone who has that title.
Title for physicians
- honorificRespectful form of address
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- distinguishedNotable and respected
esteemed · address · introduction · nameplate · letterhead · signature · diploma · qualification
One who teaches formally
- tenureProtected employment status
- facultyInherent power or ability
- universityHigher education institution
- doctorateHighest academic credential awarded
PhD · scholar · researcher · classroom · seminar · department · dean · emeritus
Expert in one field
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- masterAuthority or controller
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
guru · maven · sage · consultant · advisor · practitioner · skilled · accomplished
Dr.
Title for physicians
- honorificRespectful form of address
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- salutationExpression of goodwill
distinguished · esteemed · address · introduction · nameplate · letterhead · signature · diploma · qualification · designation
lecturer
One who teaches formally
- tenureProtected employment status
- facultyInherent power or ability
- universityHigher education institution
doctorate · PhD · scholar · researcher · classroom · seminar · department · dean · emeritus · sabbatical
specialist
Expert in one field
virtuoso · guru · maven · sage · consultant · advisor · practitioner · skilled · accomplished · seasoned
Prof.student
One formally enrolled somewhere
pupil · undergraduate · freshman · learner · grad student
- professional writingFormal workplace text production
- Harvard professorEducator at elite university
- visiting professorsTemporary teaching scholars elsewhere based
- professor emeritusRetired faculty with honor
- professional sportsPaid competitive athletic leagues
- professional organizationsGroups for career practitioners
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