tuition
nounBand 6
UKtjuˈɪʃn
UStjuːˈɪʃən
Teaching or instruction, especially of an individual or small group; also the fee paid for it.
Many families pay for private tuition before major exams.
Rising tuition fees have deterred some students from university.
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Tuition is usually uncountable when it means teaching.
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