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en·dow·ment

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–noun

1.	the act of endowing.

2.	the property, funds, etc., with which an institution or person is endowed.

3.	Usually, endowments. an attribute of mind or body; a gift of nature.

[Origin: 1425–75; late ME < AF endowement; see endow, -ment

]

—Synonyms 2. gift, grant, bequest. 3. capacity, talent, faculties, ability, capability.

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en·dow·ment Audio Help (ěn-dou'mənt) Pronunciation Key
n.

The act of endowing.
Funds or property donated to an institution, individual, or group as a source of income.
A natural gift, ability, or quality.

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endowment
noun
1.	natural abilities or qualities
2.	the capital that provides income for an institution
3.	the act of endowing with a permanent source of income; "his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time"

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Endowment

Assets, funds, or property donated to an institution, individual, or group as a source of income.

Investopedia Commentary

An endowment is basically a charitable gift, such as donating stocks to the United Way or donating funds to a university library.

See also: Donor Advised Fund

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Main Entry: en·dow·ment
Function: noun
1 : the act or process of endowing
2 : a result or product of endowing: as a : the income of an institution derived from donations <the university's ability to attract endowment> b : the property (as a fund) donated to an institution or organization that is invested and producing income <an endowment to maintain the gallery>
3 : an endowed organization or institution : FOUNDATION <chairwoman of the state's arts endowment>
4 : ENDOWMENT INSURANCE

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Endowment

En*dow"ment\, n. 1. The act of bestowing a dower, fund, or permanent provision for support.

2. That which is bestowed or settled on a person or an institution; property, fund, or revenue permanently appropriated to any object; as, the endowment of a church, a hospital, or a college.

3. That which is given or bestowed upon the person or mind; gift of nature; accomplishment; natural capacity; talents; -- usually in the plural.

His early endowments had fitted him for the work he was to do. --I. Taylor.

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