enrollment — the action of enrolling or being enrolled, especially in a school or course
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of enrolling or being enrolled, especially in a school or course
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈroʊlmənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's enrollment in a TikTok dance class shocked the entire family.
- The enrollment process was so complicated that I needed a PhD just to fill out the forms.
- Online enrollment has made the registration process much more convenient for students.
enrollment
NOUN[/ɪnˈroʊlmənt/]
the action of enrolling or being enrolled, especially in a school or course
the action of enrolling or being enrolled, especially in a school or course
From enrollment to employment, filled with enjoyment!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'enroller', meaning 'to register on a list'. The term originated in the Middle Ages when knights' names were recorded on parchment scrolls or rolls, with the practice of listing individuals on official documents eventually broadening to mean general registration or enrollment.
Breakdown
en- (in, into) + roll (a scroll or list) + -ment (nominalization suffix forming abstract nouns). The root 'roll' refers to the physical parchment scrolls used for recording names in medieval times.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's enrollment in a TikTok dance class shocked the entire family.”
“The enrollment process was so complicated that I needed a PhD just to fill out the forms.”
“Online enrollment has made the registration process much more convenient for students.”
“The university's enrollment figures determine its budget allocation for the next year.”
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