endowment
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈdaʊmənt]
Word
Context: “finance”
(noun) money or property given to an institution, usually to help it operate. Schools, universities, or charities often get this kind of support to keep doing their good work.
Example
The university received a large endowment that allowed it to improve its facilities.
Example
Without enough endowment, the organization struggled to fund its projects.
Example
What will the endowment be used for if it is granted to the charity?
Context: “talent or ability”
(noun) a natural gift or talent that someone has. It can be like being really good at singing or math, something that comes easily to a person.
Example
Her musical endowment was clear when she played the piano beautifully.
Example
He didn't have the endowment for sports, so he focused on his studies instead.
Example
What kind of endowment do you think he has in art?
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