charters
Pronunciation: [ˈtʃɑːrtərz]
Word
Context: “documents”
(noun) a charter is an official document that gives rights or privileges to a person, group, or organization. It's like permission to do something special, like starting a school or a city.
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The city received a charter that allowed it to create its own laws.
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Without a charter, the group couldn't officially meet or organize events.
Example
What rights does the new charter grant to the school?
Context: “transportation”
(verb) to charter means to hire or rent something, like a bus, boat, or plane, for a special trip. It's like reserving an entire vehicle just for you and your friends.
Example
We decided to charter a bus for the school trip to the museum.
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They couldn't charter a plane because they didn't have enough money.
Example
Did you charter a yacht for the vacation?
Context: “education”
(noun) a charter school is a type of school that operates independently but gets public money. It's a special school that can create its own rules and programs, but it still has to follow some state guidelines.
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Charter schools often focus on innovative teaching methods.
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Not every charter school performs better than traditional schools.
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What makes a charter school different from a regular public school?
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