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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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institute: [noun] something that is instituted: such as. an elementary principle recognized as authoritative. an organization for the promotion of a cause : association. an educational institution and especially one devoted to technical fields. a usually brief intensive course of instruction on selected topics relating to a particular field.
INSTITUTE definition: 1. an organization where people do a particular type of scientific, educational, or social work, or…. Learn more.
Institute definition: to set up; establish; organize. See examples of INSTITUTE used in a sentence.
7 meanings: 1. to organize; establish 2. to initiate 3. to establish in a position or office; induct 4. to install (a member of.... Click for more definitions.
Word Origin Middle English (originally meaning to appoint someone to a position): from Latin institut-‘established’, from the verb instituere, from in-‘in, towards’ + statuere ‘set up’. The noun is from Latin institutum ‘something designed, precept’, neuter past participle of instituere; the current sense dates from the early 19th cent.
institute: 1 v set up or lay the groundwork for Synonyms: constitute , establish , found , plant Types: show 4 types... hide 4 types... fix set or place definitely appoint , constitute , name , nominate create and charge with a task or function pack set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome ...
Define institute. institute synonyms, institute pronunciation, institute translation, English dictionary definition of institute. tr.v. in·sti·tut·ed , in·sti·tut·ing , in·sti·tutes 1. a. To establish, organize, or introduce: institute wage and price controls.
INSTITUTE definition: 1. an organization where people do a particular kind of scientific, educational, or social work…. Learn more.
institute something to introduce a system, policy, etc. or start a process. The new management intends to institute a number of changes. They could institute criminal proceedings against you.
Institute definition: To establish or invest (someone) in an office or position.
