Definition: Acad (noun) 1. [v.] To study or instruct at a university, college, or other educational institution: An academically rigorous education. 2. [n.] A school that provides an academic program for children and students: An academically structured preschool education program. 3. [v.] A literary work by a writer who has received acclaim in his lifetime for his contributions to literature or the arts: A highly regarded poem written during the time of a prominent American poet whose works are widely recognized by contemporary readers. 4. [n.] The act of teaching, instructing, and imparting knowledge or skill through books or lectures: An academically rigorous teaching program at a university. 5. [v.] The act of setting up a college or school for the study of a particular subject; to create an academy or university for such work: A collegiate education established by the University of Cambridge in the 16th century. 6. [n.] A scholarly community, organization, or institution devoted to the study and teaching of academic subjects, usually through books, papers, lectures, and discussion groups: An academically structured literary society. 7. [v.] The act of arranging a school program for children that is designed to improve their knowledge and skills in a particular area: An academically structured preschool education program. 8. [n.] The process of preparing an academic degree or credential through formal instruction, including coursework, examinations, and graduation ceremonies: An academically rigorous course of study at a university. 9. [v.] A specialized form of teaching or learning that focuses on specific subjects such as mathematics, science, or language arts: An academically structured English education program. 10. [n.] The act of studying the arts for purposes of personal development or self-improvement; to seek knowledge through creative pursuits: An academically rigorous artistic education program. Note: The word "acad" is a compound verb that combines two prepositional phrases, "academically," meaning to study or instruct at a university.