university
noun
uni·ver·si·ty
ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-sə-tē 
-ˈvər-stē
plural universities
1
: an institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees
specifically
: one made up of an undergraduate division which confers bachelor's degrees and a graduate division which comprises a graduate school and professional schools each of which may confer master's degrees and doctorates
2
: the physical plant of a university
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I applied to several public universities.
He lives near the university.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Higher education's role in bridging divides Colleges and universities can play a vital role in lowering the political temperature and encouraging civil discourse while ensuring physical safety, experts said.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Prizes will include a rotation of kawaii plushies, local sports team and university gear and options from cultural icons like Pokemon, Hello Kitty, K-Pop Demon Hunters and more.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Near the end of the October hearing, with prodding from the judge, Bruno sounded ready to accept the university’s settlement offer and move on with his life.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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university
noun
uni·ver·si·ty
ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-sət-ē
-ˈvər-stē
plural universities
: a school that offers courses leading to a degree (as a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree) and where research is done
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