Center

Short Definition

A Center is an academic division or subdivision within a college or university responsible for offering instruction and conducting research in a particular field of study. Universities usually include two or more centers.

In-depth Overview

Center

Long definition: In the context of higher education, a "Center" refers to a specialized department or unit within an educational institution that focuses on specific areas of research, study or support. These centers are often established to facilitate academic or administrative functions and may cover a wide range of topics such as research centers, academic support centers, cultural centers and more.

Etymology: The term "center" derives from the Latin word "centrum", meaning "middle" or "center". In academia, centers are at the core of various educational and research activities.

Synonyms or related academic terms: Depending on their specific functions, centers within higher education institutions may also be called "Institutes", "Bureaus", "Divisions", or "Facilities".

Examples of Use:

• The "Center for Advanced Research in Science" conducts groundbreaking research in various scientific disciplines.
• Students can seek academic assistance at the "Math Learning Center" to improve their math skills.

Translations:
Spanish: Centro
French: Centre
German: Zentrum
Italian: Centro
Portuguese: Centro
Japanese: センター (Sentā)
Chinese (Simplified): 中心 (Zhōngxīn)
Hindi: केंद्र (Kendra)

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Center

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