tuition — a fee paid for instruction, especially at a school, college, or university
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fee paid for instruction, especially at a school, college, or university
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuˈɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 수업료, 등록금 (특히 학교, 대학에서 교육을 받기 위해 지불하는 비용)
Korean pronunciation: 튜**이**션
Example Sentences
- My parents sold their car to pay for my tuition - I guess education really drives you broke!
- She received a scholarship that covers full tuition for four years.
- The tuition for private schools in this area is astronomically high.
tuition
NOUN//tuˈɪʃən//
a fee paid for instruction, especially at a school, college, or university
A student paying tuition fees at a university registration desk
Tuition fuels ambition and contribution through each institution — an investment where education's value never ceases fruition
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tuitio' meaning protection or defense, which comes from 'tueri' meaning to watch over or guard. The word evolved from the idea of protecting and caring for students to referring to the fee paid for education.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My parents sold their car to pay for my tuition - I guess education really drives you broke!”
“She received a scholarship that covers full tuition for four years.”
“The tuition for private schools in this area is astronomically high.”
“I'm giving tuition in English to earn some extra money while studying.”
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