tuition

Definition

  • noun: money that is paid to a school for the right to study there
  • noun: the act or profession of teaching
  • synonyms: custody, instruction, guardianship

Examples

  • Before the company transferred her to Mexico, they offered her private 'tuition' in Spanish.

  • There's going to be a 'tuition' increase next year.

  • Her uncle agreed to pay part of her 'tuition'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But if they are not here, there is very little we can do. Mathilda left school without permission nearly two weeks ago. I know your husband paid tuition in advance for a year... but if you will refer to the rules and regulations manual we sent you... you will see that unless there is a valid excuse for prolonged absence... your tuition will be forfeit. She's dead. Tell that fucking kid to do a little work around here! Clean up! I'm tired of this fucking mess. (..)
    1994 Léon: The Professional