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Endowment Definition & Meaning

endowment
noun
  1. natural abilities or qualities
  2. the capital that provides income for an institution
  3. the act of endowing with a permanent source of income; "his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time"

"Endowment" in song lyrics

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  • "sharlot newcombe endowment"
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  • "newcombe and endowment"
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  • "boyscout endowment"
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Frequently asked questions

What does endowment mean?
natural abilities or qualities the capital that provides income for an institution the act of endowing with a permanent source of income; "his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time"
What part of speech is endowment?
Endowment is a noun.
How many definitions does endowment have?
Endowment has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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