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university

[yoo-nuh-vur-si-tee] / ˌyu nəˈvɜr sɪ ti /
NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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Johns Hopkins offered $16,000 more, making the cost less than that of a state university in New York, where the family lives.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

They made use of existing facilities, equipment, and guidance provided by the university and collaborating research groups.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Investigators also confirmed that Abugharbieh was no longer enrolled at USF but had previously attended the university.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Thiamphanit, who had dual Chinese-Hong Kong and Thai nationality and worked in property management, had been living in the UK for about nine years, having initially come over to study at university.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

In the winter of 1851, Mendel boarded the train to enroll in his classes at the university.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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