Definition
deaned
verb
- past tense of 'dean': to serve as or appoint as a dean (the head of a college, faculty, or other academic division)
Usage: academic; rare in modern usage; 'served as dean' is more common
Examples
- She deaned the College of Arts and Sciences for eight years.
- He deaned multiple departments during his long academic career.
- The professor deaned the faculty with distinction and integrity.