The grant
Example: Grant provides financial support for research or academic projects
Definition
"The grant" refers to a sum of money given by an organization, especially a government or foundation, to support research or academic projects. It typically does not require repayment and is intended to fund specific scholarly or scientific activities.
Etymology
The term "the grant" originates from the Old French word 'graanter,' meaning 'to grant or bestow.' It entered English around the 13th century, initially referring to the act of giving or the gift itself. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote financial support provided for various purposes, including research.
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"The grant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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