tuition
UK: tjuːˈɪʃən | US: tuːˈɪʃən
n. the fee charged for instruction by a school, college, or university
n. the act or process of teaching or instructing
The word "tuition" originates from the Latin tuitio, meaning "protection" or "guardianship," derived from tueri ("to watch over"). Over time, its meaning shifted from general protection to the specialized sense of "instruction" or "guidance" in an educational context, reflecting the idea of teachers safeguarding knowledge and guiding learners. The suffix "-ion" standardizes it as a noun.
The university raised tuition fees by 5% this year.
Private tuition can help students struggling with difficult subjects.
Her parents saved for years to cover her college tuition.
Online platforms offer affordable tuition for language learning.
The scholarship covers full tuition and accommodation costs.