matriculation — The process of enrolling or being enrolled in a college or university as a student
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The process of enrolling or being enrolled in a college or university as a student
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˌtrɪkjuˈleɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 대학이나 교육기관에 입학하거나 등록하는 과정
Korean pronunciation: 머**트**리큘**레이**션
Example Sentences
- The vampire had to fake his matriculation documents since he'd been 'attending' the same university for 200 years.
- The matriculation process at the medical school was so rigorous that some students joked they needed a doctor just to survive it.
- Many international students find the matriculation procedures confusing due to different educational systems.
matriculation
NOUN//məˌtrɪkjuˈleɪʃən//
The process of enrolling or being enrolled in a college or university as a student
a nervous but excited young student sits across from a friendly admissions officer at a desk. The student hands over important documents while the officer reviews them with a warm smile. The officer stamps official papers and slides them into a folder marked for new students. A computer screen shows the student's information being entered into the university system. Other prospective students wait in line behind them, holding their own application materials. Parents beam with pride as they watch their children complete this important milestone. the process of enrolling or being enrolled in a college or university as a student
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'matricula' meaning a register or list of names. The root 'mater' means mother, suggesting the idea of a university taking students into its care like a mother embraces her children.
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📝Examples
“The vampire had to fake his matriculation documents since he'd been 'attending' the same university for 200 years.”
“The matriculation process at the medical school was so rigorous that some students joked they needed a doctor just to survive it.”
“Many international students find the matriculation procedures confusing due to different educational systems.”
“The university's matriculation rate has increased by 15% over the past three years.”
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