Definition of "tuition" []

• A fee for instruction, especially at a formal institution of learning. (noun)
• Instruction; teaching. (noun)
• Archaic Guardianship. (noun)

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• "Vouchers, which will likely be passed under the euphemism "tuition tax credits," will enable public money to be poured into private schools, public school teachers will be paid on the basis of how their students do on poorly written standardized tests, teachers will be allowed to enter the field with fewer requirements since everyone knows that experienced teachers in the new way of thinking are a liability."
• "Many wore red hats embroidered with the word "tuition" -- tuition caps."
• "Some schools have what they call tuition installment plans."