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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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   money that is given to a college, hospital, etc. in order to provide it with an income, or the giving of this money: The school has received an endowment of $50,000 to buy new books for the library. [ C ] something that you have from birth, often a quality: There are tests that can establish a baby's genetic endowment.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › endowmentEndowment Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ENDOWMENT is the act or process of endowing. 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…

4. www.investopedia.com › terms › eUnderstanding Endowments: Types and Policies That Govern Them

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   Apr 7, 2024 · What Is an Endowment? An endowment is a gift to a nonprofit organization to be used for a specific purpose. The term endowment is also used to refer to the total...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENDOWMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › endowmentENDOWMENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the act of endowing. the property, funds, etc., with which an institution or person is endowed. Synonyms: bequest, grant, gift. Usually endowments. an attribute of mind or body; a gift of nature. Synonyms: ability, talent, capacity, capability. endowment. / ɪnˈdaʊmənt /.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENDOWMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An endowment is a gift of money that is made to an institution or community in order to provide it with an annual income.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › endowmentendowment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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.