academically
adverb
ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly
ˌa-kə-ˈde-mi-k(ə-)lē 
: in an academic way: such as
a
: 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
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
Mark Bechtel
b
: in a theoretical or speculative way without practical application
That scheme for bottling beer is interesting—but only academically. Down here, we don't bottle it, but drink it.—H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken
c
: in a way that conforms to the tradition or rules of a school (as of literature or art)
The big problems arise with his paintings as artworks. His audacity with the brush is vitiated by academically fussy composition.—Peter Schjeldahl
Peter SchjeldahlExamples of academically in a Sentence
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Even after the abuse stopped, Muñoz found school difficult, socially and academically.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
By introducing an Early Decision choice, the University of Michigan is giving academically strong students who are committed to the school a more focused opportunity to express that interest while also improving their odds of admission.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The ratings provide an overview of how campuses and districts are performing academically with a large emphasis on STAAR scores, or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
Children who struggled to follow directions, make friends, or succeed academically blossom before our eyes.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Calmatters, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
By introducing an Early Decision choice, the University of Michigan is giving academically strong students who are committed to the school a more focused opportunity to express that interest while also improving their odds of admission.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The ratings provide an overview of how campuses and districts are performing academically with a large emphasis on STAAR scores, or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
Children who struggled to follow directions, make friends, or succeed academically blossom before our eyes.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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“Academically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/academically. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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