majoring

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Definitions of majoring word

noun majoring a commissioned military officer ranking next below a lieutenant colonel and next above a captain. 1
noun majoring one of superior rank, ability, etc., in a specified class. 1
noun majoring Education. a subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his or her principal interest and upon which a large share of his or her efforts are concentrated: History was my major at college. a student engaged in such study. 1
noun majoring a person of full legal age (opposed to minor). 1
noun majoring Music. a major interval, chord, scale, etc. 1
noun majoring the majors. Sports. the major leagues: He coached in the majors as well as in the minors. the companies or organizations that lead or control a particular field of activity: the oil majors. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; < Latin, comparative of magnus large (cf. majesty); replacing Middle English majour < Anglo-French < Latin, as above

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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