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Term

university

An institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees.

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An institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees.

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  1. 1.“University.” Merriam-Webster.com DictionaryLinkOriginal citation: "University." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Accessed April 25, 2025. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/university.

Last revised August 14, 2026