chartered
Pronunciation: [ˈtʃɑːrtərd]
Word
Context: “transportation”
(verb) to hire or rent a vehicle, like a bus or boat, for a specific purpose or trip. When you charter a vehicle, you get to use it for a special reason or event, like a school trip or a vacation.
Example
We chartered a bus for our field trip to the museum.
Example
We didn't charter a plane, so we had to take the train instead.
Example
Did you charter a boat for the fishing trip this weekend?
Context: “schools”
(adjective) referring to a type of school that is set up under specific rules and regulations. A chartered school operates independently but must still follow certain guidelines to get public funding.
Example
The chartered school offers many programs that traditional schools do not.
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A regular public school is not chartered, so it follows different rules.
Example
What advantages does a chartered school have over a regular school?
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