Scholarship Definition
skŏlər-shĭp
scholarships
noun
scholarships
The quality of knowledge and learning shown by a student; standard of academic work.
Webster's New World
Knowledge resulting from study and research in a particular field.
American Heritage
The systematized knowledge of a learned person, exhibiting accuracy, critical ability, and thoroughness; erudition.
Webster's New World
The knowledge attained by scholars, collectively.
Webster's New World
A specific gift of money or other aid, as by a foundation, to help a student pay for instruction.
Webster's New World
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Noun
Singular:
scholarship
Plural:
scholarshipsOrigin of Scholarship
-
From scholar +"Ž -ship.
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