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scholarship - 3 dictionary results

schol⋅ar⋅ship

[skol-er-ship]
–noun
1. learning; knowledge acquired by study; the academic attainments of a scholar.
2. a sum of money or other aid granted to a student, because of merit, need, etc., to pursue his or her studies.
3. the position or status of such a student.
4. a foundation to provide financial assistance to students.

Origin:
1525–35; scholar + -ship


1. See learning.
schol·ar·ship   (skŏl'ər-shĭp')   
n.  
  1. The methods, discipline, and attainments of a scholar or scholars.
  2. Knowledge resulting from study and research in a particular field. See Synonyms at knowledge.
  3. A grant of financial aid awarded to a student, as for the purpose of attending a college.

Scholarship

Schol"ar*ship\, n. 1. The character and qualities of a scholar; attainments in science or literature; erudition; learning.

A man of my master's . . . great scholarship. --Pope.

2. Literary education. [R.]

Any other house of scholarship. --Milton.

3. Maintenance for a scholar; a foundation for the support of a student. --T. Warton.

Syn: Learning; erudition; knowledge.
Language Translation for : scholarship
Spanish: erudición,
German: die Gelehrsamkeit,
Japanese: 学識
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