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universities

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˌjunəˈvɝsətiz// UK //jˌuːnɪvˈɜːsɪtˌiz// uni·ver·si·ties

n. high-level schools where students study for degrees and do research. You go here after finishing high school to learn a specific subject like medicine or history.

n. institutions of higher education and research which grant academic degrees in various subjects. Typically comprised of multiple colleges or faculties.


SIMPLE

Many students apply to several universities at once.

CONTEXTUAL

The city is famous for its historic universities and the large student population they attract every autumn.

COMPLEX

While some universities focus primarily on undergraduate teaching, others are world-renowned research hubs that secure significant government funding for scientific innovation.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'university'.

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