Tuition

Definition

Tuition refers to the fee or charge for instruction or teaching, especially at a formal institution of learning such as a college or university.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /tuˈɪʃən/
• Respelling: too-ISH-uhn (with "too" as in "too," "ISH" as in "fish," and "uhn" as a schwa sound like the 'a' in "sofa")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /tjuːˈɪʃən/ or /tʃuːˈɪʃən/
• Respelling: tyoo-ISH-uhn or choo-ISH-uhn (with "tyoo" or "choo" as in "tune" or "chew," "ISH" like in "fish," and "uhn" as in "sofa")

In American English, "tuition" starts with a "too" sound, followed by "ISH" and ending with a schwa sound "uhn." In British English, there are variations: it can either start with "tyoo" (like in "tune") or "choo" (like in "chew"), followed by the same "ISH" and "uhn" sounds. The primary difference lies in the initial sound of the word.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French word "tuicion," meaning "guardianship or care," which in turn originates from the Latin word "tuitio," meaning "a watching over, defense, protection."

Derivatives

• Tuitional (adjective)
• Tuition-free (adjective)
• Tuition-based (adjective)
• Tuitioner (noun)
• Tuitionary (adjective)

Synonyms

• Fee
• Charge
• Instruction cost

Antonyms

• Scholarship
• Grant
• Stipend

Usage

• "The yearly tuition for the private university exceeded $50,000."
• "Many students rely on scholarships and financial aid to offset high tuition costs."

Related Terms

• Financial aid
• Scholarship
• Bursary
• Endowment
• Fellowship

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Instructional Cost: The amount of money charged for educational instruction, especially at a college, university, or private school.
• Example: Tuition fees can vary widely depending on the institution, program, and location.

• Teaching or Instruction: The act or process of imparting knowledge or understanding to another.
• Example: She offers private tuition in mathematics to high school students.