prof
noun
prof
1 American
[prof]
/ prɒf /
noun
Informal.
Prof.
2
American
abbreviation
Prof.
1
British
abbreviation
prof
2
British
/ prɒf /
noun
Etymology
Origin of prof
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; by shortening
Example Sentences
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"This is exactly the sort of place that Reform can expect to do well," said Prof of Politics Jon Tonge, from the University of Liverpool.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
With climate change we've seen average temperatures rise and this means "today's heat events are emerging earlier, intensifying faster and occurring across a much warmer background climate", Prof Hawkins said.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Panel chairman Prof Ian Roffe said the strategic command centre was, in his view, the best value public building ever built in Wales - until he saw the lighting replacement cost.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
"On one hand," says Prof Geisbet, "it's good that the mortality rate, historically, for Bundibugyo has been lower."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
But Prof Nemur said if I want to get smart I got to do what he says.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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