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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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Plumb launched a recruiting campaign with billboards around Boston and a pledge to match the in-state tuition of any state flagship university.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

One letter, from the SLC and seen by the BBC, says the student's university provided incorrect information and "unfortunately, they didn't tell us you only attended on the weekend".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Cal State L.A. holds a special place in his life, as he competed at the university during the NBA Summer Pro League in 1977-78.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

We have no heirs and plan to leave our assets to an endowed scholarship at my alma mater, plus a smaller gift to a local university program.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Each year, the university holds a program for freshmen known as Odyssey, in which students explore social justice issues.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson