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   endowment

   /ɪnˈdaʊm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the action of endowing something or someone: "he tried to promote the endowment of a Chair of Psychiatry" Similar fundingfinancingsubsidizingdonation of money forprovision of capital forbequest of money forestablishmentestablishingfoundationinstitutionsetting upinauguration
   • ▪ an income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone: "university endowments" Similar bequestbequeathallegacyinheritancegiftpresentbenefactionbestowalgrantawarddonationcontributionsubsidysettlementprovisiondevisehereditamenthistorical:almsrare:donative
   • 2. a quality or ability possessed or inherited by someone: "his natural endowments were his height and intelligence" Similar qualitycharacteristicfeatureattributefacilityfacultyabilitytalentgiftstrengthaptitudecapabilitycapacity
   • 3. a form of life insurance involving payment of a fixed sum to the insured person on a specified date, or to their estate should they die before this date: "an endowment policy"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENDOWMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ENDOWMENT definition: 1. money that is given to a college, hospital, etc. in order to provide it with an income, or the…. Learn more.

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   How to use endowment in a sentence. the act or process of endowing; something that is endowed; specifically : the part of an institution's income derived from donations… See the full definition

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   ENDOWMENT meaning: 1. money that is given to a college, hospital, etc. in order to provide it with an income, or the…. Learn more.

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   Apr 7, 2024 · Endowment: An endowment is a donation of money or property to a non-profit organization, which uses the resulting investment income for a specific purpose. "Endowment" can also refer to the total ...

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   2 meanings: 1. a. the source of income with which an institution, etc, is endowed b. the income itself 2. the act or process of.... Click for more definitions.

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   Endowment definition: the act of endowing. . See examples of ENDOWMENT used in a sentence.

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   Definition of endowment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   An endowment is a gift. It might be money given to an institution like a college. Or, an endowment might be a natural gift, say of a physical attribute or a talent. If you lack the endowment of musical talent, you could play the tambourine.

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    ENDOWMENT meaning: 1 : a large amount of money that has been given to a school, hospital, etc., and that is used to pay for its creation and continuing support; 2 : the act of providing money to create or support a school, organization, etc.

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    endowment meaning, definition, what is endowment: a sum of money given to a college, hospi...: Learn more.