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college

колледж

Meaning of college

higher education institution

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EN-UK/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/
EN-US/ə ˈkɑlɪdʒ/
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college with Russian translation

college usage examples

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She applied to a local college to study graphic design.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

After high school he plans to work for a year before starting college.

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college belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

collegeHochschule
studentStudent
examPrüfung
homeworkHausaufgabe
answer questionsFragen beantworten
ask questionsFragen stellen
deskSchreibtisch

college synonyms

Related words worth learning together

vocational school
An institution focused on practical, job-related training and skills rather than academic degrees.
trade school
Focuses on hands-on training for specific trades (plumbing, electrician, welding); usually non-degree vocational training.
institute
Usually a specialized educational or research organization focused on a particular field (e.g., technical, art, research institute).
academy
Often a specialized or formal institution (arts, military, sciences) and sometimes a body for advanced study or recognition.
polytechnic
An institution focused on technical and applied sciences; historically in the UK polytechnics were technical higher-education institutions.
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vocational school

An institution focused on practical, job-related training and skills rather than academic degrees.

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She attended a vocational school to train as a dental assistant.

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trade school

Focuses on hands-on training for specific trades (plumbing, electrician, welding); usually non-degree vocational training.

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He attended a trade school to become an auto mechanic.

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institute

Usually a specialized educational or research organization focused on a particular field (e.g., technical, art, research institute).

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She studies at the Institute of Environmental Science.

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academy

Often a specialized or formal institution (arts, military, sciences) and sometimes a body for advanced study or recognition.

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He trained at the national music academy.

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polytechnic

An institution focused on technical and applied sciences; historically in the UK polytechnics were technical higher-education institutions.

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The polytechnic offers engineering and design courses.

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college meaning: what does it mean?

higher education institution

college pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

college is pronounced as /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

college definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She applied to a local college to study graphic design. Translation: Она подала документы в местный колледж на направление графического дизайна.

Is college part of School and University vocabulary?

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Is college part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, college (колледж) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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