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- Dictionaryinstitute/ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/
noun
- 1. an organization having a particular purpose, especially one that is involved with science, education, or a specific profession: "the Institute of Architects"
- 2. a commentary, treatise, or summary of principles, especially concerning law: archaic "Coke's Institutes of the Laws of England"
verb
- 1. introduce or establish (a scheme, undertaking, or policy): "the state instituted a national lottery" Similar Opposite
- 2. appoint (someone) to a position, especially as a cleric: "his sons were instituted to the priesthood" Similar Opposite
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an organization where people do a particular type of scientific, educational, or social work, or the buildings that it uses: the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Fewer examples. The institute derives all its money from foreign investments. The institute will invest 5 million in the project.
: a usually brief intensive course of instruction on selected topics relating to a particular field. an urban studies institute. d (1) : an elementary principle recognized as authoritative. (2) institutes plural : a collection of such principles and precepts. especially : a legal compendium. institute. 2 of 2. verb. instituted; instituting.
a unit within a university organized for advanced instruction and research in a relatively narrow field of subject matter. a short instructional program set up for a special group interested in a specialized field or subject. an established principle, law, custom, or organization.
An institute is an organization or association designed to study or promote something. If you're interested in politics, you might want to do an internship at one of Washington D.C.'s many political research institutes.
noun. /ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/ /ˈɪnstɪtuːt/ an organization that has a particular purpose, especially one that is connected with education or a particular profession; the building used by this organization. The report was compiled by Germany's five leading economic research institutes.
An institute is an organization set up to do a particular type of work, especially research or teaching. You can also use institute to refer to the building the organization occupies.
n. 1. An organization founded to promote a cause: a cancer research institute. 2. a. An educational institution, especially one for the instruction of technical subjects. b. The building or buildings housing such an institution. 3. A usually short, intensive workshop or seminar on a specific subject. 4. Archaic. a.
Institute definition: To establish or invest (someone) in an office or position.
an organization where people do a particular kind of scientific, educational, or social work: the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
v.t. to set up; establish; organize: to institute a government. to inaugurate; initiate; start: to institute a new course in American literature. to set in operation: to institute a lawsuit. to bring into use or practice: to institute laws. to establish in an office or position.
