- dean's list
- noun
: a list of students receiving special recognition from the dean of a college because of superior scholarship
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a list of students of high scholastic standing, compiled by a college or university usually at the end of each semester or academic year. Cf. honor roll (def. 1).[1925-30]* * *
a list of the students at a college or university who have achieved the best resultsThesaurus: student bodies and groups of studentshyponym* * *
dean's list,a list published by the dean of a college, containing the names of students who have achieved the highest grades during the school term or year; honor roll.* * *
n. a list of students recognized for academic achievement during a semester by the dean of the college they attend* * *
noun, pl ⋯ lists [count]US : a list of students at a college or university who have earned high grades — compare ↑honor roll* * *
(in the US) a list that is published every year of the best students in a college or university
Useful english dictionary. 2012.