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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.
: an organization for the promotion of a cause : association. a research institute. an institute for the blind. b. : an educational institution and especially one devoted to technical fields. c. : a usually brief intensive course of instruction on selected topics relating to a particular field. an urban studies institute. d (1)
noun. an organization founded for particular work, such as education, promotion of the arts, or scientific research. the building where such an organization is situated. something instituted, esp a rule, custom, or precedent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Definition of institute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Institute definition: To establish or invest (someone) in an office or position.
What does the noun institute mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun institute, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. institute has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (mid 1500s) literature (late 1500s) education (late 1500s) Entry status.
