as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a private tutor handled the tuition of their children
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Recent Examples of tuition
The methodology behind the ranking includes data from the Department of Education and National Science Foundation; enrollment, graduation and alumni earning statistics; tuition and financial aid information; and more than 1 million reviews from students and alumni, according to Niche.
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Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
University of Washington 2025-26 in-state tuition: $13,406 2025-26 out-of-state tuition: $44,640
Average net price 2023-24: $13,485
Median earnings: $78,466
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—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Many of them have tuition that far exceeds the amount dispensed in even the largest school vouchers in North Carolina.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025
After studying hard to pass his medical entrance exams, Kamara didn't have the means to pay tuition.
—Sophia Li, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025
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Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
University of Washington 2025-26 in-state tuition: $13,406 2025-26 out-of-state tuition: $44,640
Average net price 2023-24: $13,485
Median earnings: $78,466
9.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Many of them have tuition that far exceeds the amount dispensed in even the largest school vouchers in North Carolina.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025
After studying hard to pass his medical entrance exams, Kamara didn't have the means to pay tuition.
—Sophia Li, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuition
Noun
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Student safety is always a top issue for education leaders during back-to-school season.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
25 Aug. 2025
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Renken earns tenure Based on Renken's record of teaching and research, the UW Board of Regents promoted him from assistant professor to associate professor.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Epstein started as a cab driver and then, at the age of 21 and without a college degree, secured a teaching position at Dalton, an elite private school on New York City's Upper East Side.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All of these services require schooling, training and licensure in Florida.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Teachers and students were displaced, and schooling in the city came to a complete stop.—
Aubri Juhasz,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Think of solving a math problem in your head or following multi-step instructions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Tuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuition. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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