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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 definition: 1. an organization where people do a particular type of scientific, educational, or social work, or…. Learn more.
How to use institute in a sentence. something that is instituted: such as; an organization for the promotion of a cause : association… See the full definition
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.
The report was compiled by Germany's five leading economic research institutes. institute of something The course is offered at six colleges and institutes of higher education. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. at an institute She was a senior researcher at the institute. see also collegiate institute
Institute definition: to set up; establish; organize. See examples of INSTITUTE used in a sentence.
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.
early 1500s. The earliest known use of the noun institute is in the early 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for institute is from around 1520, in a translation by Alexander Barclay, poet and clergyman. It is also recorded as a verb from the Middle English period (1150—1500). institute is formed from Latin institūtum. See etymology.
INSTITUTE definition: 1. an organization where people do a particular kind of scientific, educational, or social work…. Learn more.
to organize; establish. 2. to initiate. to institute a practice. 3. to establish in a position or office; induct. 4. (foll by in or into) to install (a member of the clergy) in a church. noun.
Definition of institute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
