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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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Rather, I’d say scrolling the subreddit is like auditing a university science course where the professor prioritizes discussion, and every classmate is, for once, eager to put their hand in the air.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

But when Imagine Dragons "just blew up" while they were at university, Dan, a fan of "Starcraft" and "League of Legends", went with the flow, enlisting Mac along the way as manager.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The private-equity vehicles available for everyday investors are tiny compared with the trillions of dollars managed for large institutions such as pensions and university endowments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

This week, Robinson received an email from the university, which the BBC has seen, saying the SLC had recently decided the course didn't qualify for maintenance loans.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

To be a doctor or a lawyer or a newspaper man, you needed to go to university.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye




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