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graduate school

American  

noun

  1. a school, usually a division of a university, offering courses leading to degrees more advanced than the bachelor's degree.

Etymology

Origin of graduate school

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

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In her 42-year career as a civilian employee of the Navy, West learned to program computers and solve mathematical problems she could never have imagined in graduate school.

From The Wall Street Journal

Muñoz said he is not abandoning graduate school aspirations, despite limited funding opportunities due to the cuts.

From Los Angeles Times

When I was in graduate school two decades ago, attendance in his courses routinely exceeded the official roster.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m 28 years old, and my roommate and best friend is in graduate school for English literature.

From MarketWatch

Kaplan, who has a background in performance art and comedy, was in the process of digitizing her video work from graduate school but didn’t finish in time.

From Los Angeles Times

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