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Tuition

🇬🇧 UK /["/tjuˈɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tuˈɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Tuition

the act of teaching something, especially to one person or to people in small groups

In simple words: The money paid for education, especially at a school or college.

Tuition in a sentence

• She received private tuition in French.
• The course involves six hours of individual tuition per week.
• I studied dance for two years under her expert tuition.
• She had become expert in Chinese cooking under the tuition of her aunt.
• The students get expert tuition in small groups.
• One-to-one tuition can be arranged in certain languages.
• The price includes two weeks' horse riding plus expert tuition.
• There was a further week of intensive tuition at the management training centre.
• The scholarship pays the tuition fees but students still need to find money for accommodation, meals and books.
• He won't be able to finish his education unless someone pays his tuition.

How to use Tuition

Used in academic contexts to discuss costs associated with education. Avoid informal settings or casual conversation unless discussing college.

Grammar pattern

tuition + noun (e.g., tuition fees)

Memory hint

Think of 'tuition' like 'two chickens' — imagine paying in chickens for education.

Related words

Collocations with Tuition

• private
• individual
• one-to-one
• give (somebody)
• offer (somebody)
• provide (somebody with)
• fees
• under somebody’s tuition
• tuition  for
• tuition  from
• college
• university
• in-state
• afford
• cover
• pay
• rate
• hike
• increase

Synonyms for Tuition

• fees
• cost
• charge
• payment

Opposites of Tuition

• free education
• scholarship

Common mistakes with Tuition

• Confused with 'tuition' vs 'tuitions' (it's usually uncountable).
• Using it incorrectly with non-educational contexts.
• Mixing up 'tuition' with 'scholarship' (they are different).

Frequently asked questions about Tuition

What does Tuition mean?

The money paid for education, especially at a school or college.

What is the definition of Tuition?

the act of teaching something, especially to one person or to people in small groups

How do you use Tuition in a sentence?

She received private tuition in French.

Can you give another example of Tuition?

The course involves six hours of individual tuition per week.

What are synonyms for Tuition?

Common alternatives include fees, cost, charge, payment.

What is the opposite of Tuition?

Opposite meanings include free education, scholarship.

What words go with Tuition?

It commonly pairs with private, individual, one-to-one, give (somebody), offer (somebody), provide (somebody with), fees, under somebody’s tuition, tuition  for, tuition  from, college, university, in-state, afford, cover, pay, rate, hike, increase.

What are common mistakes when using Tuition?

Confused with 'tuition' vs 'tuitions' (it's usually uncountable). Using it incorrectly with non-educational contexts. Mixing up 'tuition' with 'scholarship' (they are different).

How do you pronounce Tuition?

US: /["/tuˈɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/tjuˈɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tuition?

Used in academic contexts to discuss costs associated with education. Avoid informal settings or casual conversation unless discussing college.

What CEFR level is Tuition?

"Tuition" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.