noun

institute

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noun

An organization set up for a particular purpose, often research, education, or a professional cause.

"She works at a research institute studying climate change."

"He trained at a technical institute before joining the firm."

verb

To officially set something up or start it, such as a rule, policy, or investigation.

"The company instituted a new dress code last month."

How to Use Institute

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAs a noun, an organization for a specific field of work or study; as a verb, to formally create or begin something.

Common pairings

research institute institute proceedings institute a policy

instituted past tense, institutes plural, institutes singular

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She works at a research _____ studying climate change.

From Latin institutum, "something established," from instituere, "to set up, establish."

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