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in·sti·tute (in′stə to̵̅o̅t′, -tyo̵̅o̅t′)
transitive verb instituted -·tut′ed, instituting -·tut′·ing
- to set up; establish; found; introduce
- to start; initiate to institute a search
- to install in office, esp. as a minister in a church or parish
Etymology: < L institutus, pp. of instituere, to set up, erect, construct < in-, in, on + statuere, to cause to stand, set up, place: see statute
noun
- an established principle, law, custom, or usage
- a summary or digest of established principles, esp. in law
- an organization for the promotion of art, science, education, etc.
- a school specializing in art, music, etc.
- ☆ a college or university specializing in technical subjects
- an institution for advanced study, research, and instruction in a restricted field
- ☆ a short teaching program established for a group concerned with some special field of work
- institution (sense )
Etymology: L institutum, arrangement, plan < the v.
Related Forms:
- instituter in′·sti·tut′er noun or institutor in′·sti·tu′·tor
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Object
- inquiry: We will institute an inquiry into teacher training, as the Plowden Committee recommended.
Converse of object
- dedicate: IRAS collected so much data that an institute dedicated to the satellite is still doing business at the California Institute of Technology.
Preposition: for
- excellence: National institute for clinical excellence ( Nice ) Information on best practice, and guidance covering individual health technologies and clinical management of conditions.
Adjective modifier
- chartered: However, the chartered institute is critical of the Revenue's action.
Noun used with modifier
- cadet: He was now assigned to the ulan regiment number 1 and become an instructor at the cavalry cadet institute at Mährisch-Weißkirchen.
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