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endowment

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈdaʊmənt]

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Learn how to use endowment in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce endowment

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈdaʊmənt]

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