in·sti·tute
ˈin(t)-stə-ˌtüt 
-ˌtyüt
: something that is instituted: such as
a
: an organization for the promotion of a cause : association
a research institute
an institute for the blind
b
: an educational institution and especially one devoted to technical fields
c
: a usually brief intensive course of instruction on selected topics relating to a particular field
an urban studies institute
d(1)
: an elementary principle recognized as authoritative
(2)
institutes plural
: a collection of such principles and precepts
especially
: a legal compendium
instituted; instituting
1
a
: to originate and get established : organize
b
: to set going : inaugurate
instituting an investigation
2
: to establish in a position or office
Synonyms
Examples of institute in a Sentence
Noun
They founded an institute for research into the causes of mental illness.
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Verb
By instituting these programs, we hope to improve our children's education.
They have instituted new policies to increase public safety.
Recent Examples on the Web
Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2024
The institute's museum, which is located in the building where the demonstrators set up camp, was closed Friday.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
These samples were collected from a variety of environments, from shallow waters to deep-sea hydrothermal vents, according to the institute.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Many Harbor doctors also work as scientists at the institute.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Out of 82 major Chinese cities, nearly half are measurably subsiding, according to the new study, which was published in the journal Science and conducted by more than 50 scientists at Chinese research institutes.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
The institute sold out 800 tickets online for what’s believed to be the largest eclipse-watching party in metro Detroit, with another 200 available for walk-ins.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Last summer, the institute filed a petition asking the agriculture department to require farms to devise depopulation plans that are more humane as a condition for receiving compensation.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
But the institute outlined its selection process, which includes multiple stages before selection.
—Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2024
The country’s main public service broadcaster also instituted special protocols that mean journalists need special approval in order to use the app for reporting purposes following a warning from Denmark’s Center for Cybersecurity.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Lake then appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court, which instituted a temporary stay in the defamation lawsuit but later lifted it and rejected Lake's request.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey and Oregon have also instituted measures to relieve juveniles and their families from outstanding debt accumulated from fines and fees.
—Claire Reid and Peter Breen, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Apr. 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration is instituting new rest rules for U.S. air traffic controllers to address fatigue issues that may be degrading air safety.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The new program comes after the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. Attorney’s office in San Francisco instituted similar initiatives earlier this year.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
The House is expected to again try to advance legislation to force a sale of TikTok by its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or institute a first-of-its-kind ban on the app in the United States, this time including it in an aid package for Israel and Ukraine.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Some recipients were previously verified under the earlier Twitter regime, only to have their original blue checks removed after a rule change that X owner Elon Musk instituted last year.
—Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
Related Stories Bolton tells THR that one experiential aspect of the idea originated after witnessing a young girl being asked not to touch pieces in the institute’s 2023 exhibit Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2024
The institute's museum, which is located in the building where the demonstrators set up camp, was closed Friday.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
These samples were collected from a variety of environments, from shallow waters to deep-sea hydrothermal vents, according to the institute.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Many Harbor doctors also work as scientists at the institute.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Out of 82 major Chinese cities, nearly half are measurably subsiding, according to the new study, which was published in the journal Science and conducted by more than 50 scientists at Chinese research institutes.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
The institute sold out 800 tickets online for what’s believed to be the largest eclipse-watching party in metro Detroit, with another 200 available for walk-ins.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Last summer, the institute filed a petition asking the agriculture department to require farms to devise depopulation plans that are more humane as a condition for receiving compensation.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
But the institute outlined its selection process, which includes multiple stages before selection.
—Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Verb
The mandates California instituted its Advanced Clean Fleets, or ACF, rule at the start of this year.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2024
The country’s main public service broadcaster also instituted special protocols that mean journalists need special approval in order to use the app for reporting purposes following a warning from Denmark’s Center for Cybersecurity.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Lake then appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court, which instituted a temporary stay in the defamation lawsuit but later lifted it and rejected Lake's request.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey and Oregon have also instituted measures to relieve juveniles and their families from outstanding debt accumulated from fines and fees.
—Claire Reid and Peter Breen, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Apr. 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration is instituting new rest rules for U.S. air traffic controllers to address fatigue issues that may be degrading air safety.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The new program comes after the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. Attorney’s office in San Francisco instituted similar initiatives earlier this year.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
The House is expected to again try to advance legislation to force a sale of TikTok by its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or institute a first-of-its-kind ban on the app in the United States, this time including it in an aid package for Israel and Ukraine.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Some recipients were previously verified under the earlier Twitter regime, only to have their original blue checks removed after a rule change that X owner Elon Musk instituted last year.
—Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
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institute
1 of 2 verb
in·sti·tute
ˈin(t)-stə-ˌt(y)üt
instituted; instituting
1
: to set up : establish
instituted a new policy
2
: to set going : begin
institute an investigation
institute
2 of 2 noun1
: a basic principle
2
a
: an organization for the support of a cause : association
an institute for scientific research
b
: a place for study usually in a special field
an art institute
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