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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

In “Rooster,” Steve Carell plays Greg Russo, a divorced bestselling author roped into accepting a writer’s residency at the university where his daughter teaches.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

In its email, the university said it wanted to reassure students their qualification was unaffected and "remains fully recognised".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

She wanted to go to university but discovered there would be no scholarship to pay for it.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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