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- DictionaryIn·sti·tute/ˈinstəˌto͞ot/
noun
- 1. a society or organization having a particular object or common factor, especially a scientific, educational, or social one: "a research institute"
- 2. a commentary, treatise, or summary of principles, especially concerning law. archaic
verb
- 1. set in motion or establish (something, especially a program, system, or inquiry): "the award was instituted in 1900"
- 2. appoint (someone) to a position, especially as a cleric: "his sons were instituted to his benefice in 1986"
: something that is instituted: such as. a. : 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.
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 organization where people do a particular kind of scientific, educational, etc. work, or the buildings which it uses : the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. an organization of people who all do the same kind of work: the Institute of Directors.
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.
/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 or building where a particular type of work is done, especially research or teaching.
an organization where people do a particular kind of scientific, educational, or social work: the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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.
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.
