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Definition tuition in American English

tuition noun

[uncountable] noun
/tuˈɪʃ(ə)n/
1

money that you pay to take classes, especially at a college, university, or private school

Example

Tuition increased by 5% at state universities this year.

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2

the work that a teacher does when they teach a particular subject, especially to one person or to a small group

Example

He's been getting private tuition in French.

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Definition tuition in American English