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Word

enrollment

Phoneticsen·roll·ment, stress on the second syllable

US/ɛnˈɹoʊɫmənt/

UK/ɛnɹˈəʊlmənt/

Definitions

01the act of joining

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the official process of signing up for a school, university, or course.

n. the formal act of registering or being recorded as a member of an institution or participant in a programme.

“Enrollment for the new photography course starts next Monday morning.”

“The university streamlined the enrollment process by allowing students to upload their identification documents through a secure digital portal.”

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'in' or 'for'.

Synonyms

registrationenlistmentinduction

Antonyms

withdrawalgraduation

02total number of people

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Academic

n. the total number of people who are registered in a school or group.

n. the total number of individuals officially registered in an institution or specific course of study.

“The school saw a big drop in enrollment after the fees increased.”

“Despite the economic downturn, the college reported record enrollment in its vocational training programmes this semester.”

Usage

Frequently used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general state of numbers.

Synonyms

attendancenumbersheadcount

Real-World Examples

“But enrollments in the subjects that underpin materials science, such as chemistry and physics , are declining.”
Phys.org 17 Aug 2026
“In 2026, 19.1 million Americans had an effectuated health insurance enrollment through the ACA.”
The Conversation 18 Aug 2026

Word family

VERB

NOUN

enrollment(B2)

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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