Tuition

Pronunciation: /tuˈɪʃən/

Definitions of tuition

noun a sum of money charged for teaching or instruction, especially at a formal institution like a college or university

Example Sentences

A1 I pay my tuition fees at the beginning of each semester.

A2 The university offers financial aid to help students with their tuition costs.

B1 Many students take out loans to cover their tuition expenses.

B2 The increase in tuition fees has caused concern among students and parents.

C1 The quality of education is often reflected in the tuition fees charged by prestigious universities.

C2 Some students choose to study abroad despite the high tuition costs for the opportunity to experience a different culture.

Examples of tuition in a Sentence

formal The university offers financial aid to help cover tuition costs for students in need.

informal I'm trying to save up money for tuition so I can go back to school next semester.

slang I can't believe how much they're charging for tuition these days, it's ridiculous!

figurative Investing in your education is like paying tuition to the school of life.

Grammatical Forms of tuition

• past tense: tuitioned
• plural: tuitions
• comparative: more tuition
• superlative: most tuition
• present tense: tuitions
• future tense: will tuition
• perfect tense: have tuitioned
• continuous tense: is tuitioning
• singular: tuition
• positive degree: tuition
• infinitive: to tuition
• gerund: tuitioning
• participle: tuitioned

Origin and Evolution of tuition

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tuition' originated from the Latin word 'tuitio' which means guardianship or protection.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'tuition' expanded to include the act of teaching or instructing, particularly in exchange for payment. It has evolved to primarily refer to the fee charged for instruction or education.