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UCL

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced ucl

n. Stands for University College London. A famous and highly ranked university in London. It is known for being the first university in England to accept students of any religion.

n. Abbreviation for University College London. A major public research university located in London, England. Established in 1826, it is a member institution of the federal University of London.


SIMPLE

She is studying medicine at UCL this year.

CONTEXTUAL

After receiving her acceptance letter from UCL, she began looking for student accommodation near the Bloomsbury campus.

COMPLEX

As a founding member of the Russell Group, UCL consistently ranks among the top universities globally for its research output and academic reputation.

Usage

Typically used as a proper noun without an article; however, it can be preceded by 'the' when used as a modifier, such as 'the UCL campus'.

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