Word
institute
Phoneticsin·sti·tute, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnstəˌtut/
UK/ˈɪnstɪtjˌuːt/
Definitions
01an organization
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Academic
n. an organization created for a specific purpose, such as research, education, or science.
n. an organization founded to promote a specific cause, often related to scientific research, professional standards, or education.
“The research institute is looking for a cure for the disease.”
“The institute published a comprehensive report on climate change, drawing on data collected by atmospheric scientists over the last three decades.”
Usage
Often used in the proper names of organizations.
Synonyms
02technical college
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a school or college that teaches technical or professional skills.
n. an educational establishment, specifically one specializing in technical subjects or vocational training.
Español:instituto
“He studied engineering at a famous technical institute in the city.”
“After graduating from the vocational institute, she secured a position as a lead technician at a local aerospace firm.”
03to start a process
C1 · Advanced Law Formal
v. to officially start a new rule, system, or law.
v. to initiate or establish a system, rule, or formal process. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Español:instituir
“The company decided to institute a new policy regarding remote work.”
“The government moved to institute legal proceedings against the corporation following the discovery of widespread financial irregularities.”
Usage
Commonly collocates with 'proceedings', 'reforms', or 'policies'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “institute” in context.
Verb
01. found an institute
“The philanthropist donated millions to found an institute for cancer research.”
verb + noun
02. institute a new policy
“The management decided to institute a new policy regarding remote work.”
verb + adj + noun
03. institute legal proceedings
“The company threatened to institute legal proceedings if the contract was breached.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. prestigious institute
“She was accepted into a prestigious institute to study international relations.”
adj + noun
05. vocational institute
“He learned automotive engineering at a local vocational institute.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. director of the institute
“The director of the institute gave a speech at the opening ceremony.”
noun + of + noun
07. research institute
“The research institute published a groundbreaking study on climate change.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Organised crime has always existed on the High Street, says Elijah Glantz, a research fellow into organised crime at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi), a security think tank.” “Seth Shostak, an astronomer at the California-based Seti Institute, writes that Seti’s “failure is tempered by the fact that the number of star systems sampled is still quite small”.” “Rahmstorf, of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, is one of the world's leading experts on the AMOC.” “His Tony Blair Institute for Global Change last year called for a shift in focus from the government's "Clean Power 2030" agenda to "Cheap Power 2030".” Etymology
From French institut, from Middle French, from Latin īnstitūtum.
From Middle English, from Latin īnstitūtus, past participle of īnstituō (“to set up, place upon, purpose, begin, institute”), from in (“in, on”) + statuō (“set up, establish”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- 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
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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