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   en·dow·ment

   /inˈdoum(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the action of endowing something or someone: "he tried to promote the endowment of a Chair of Psychiatry" Similar fundingfinancingsubsidizingdonation of money forprovision of capital forbequest of money forestablishmentestablishingfoundationinstitutionsetting upinauguration
   • ▪ an income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone. Similar bequestbequeathallegacyinheritancegiftpresentbenefactionbestowalgrantawarddonationcontributionsubsidysettlementprovisiondevisehereditamenthistorical:almsrare:donative
   • ▪ a quality or ability possessed or inherited by someone. Similar qualitycharacteristicfeatureattributefacilityfacultyabilitytalentgiftstrengthaptitudecapabilitycapacity
   • ▪ a form of life insurance involving payment of a fixed sum to the insured person on a specified date, or to their estate should they die before this date: "an endowment policy"

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › endowmentEndowment Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : the act or process of endowing. 2. : something that is endowed. specifically: the part of an institution's income derived from donations. 3. : natural capacity, power, or ability. a person of great intellectual endowment. Synonyms. aptitude. bent. faculty. flair. genius. gift. head. knack. talent.

3. www.investopedia.com › terms › eUnderstanding Endowments: Types and Policies That Govern Them

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   Apr 7, 2024 · What Is an Endowment? An endowment is a gift to a nonprofit organization to be used for a specific purpose. The term endowment is also used to refer to the total...

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENDOWMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   money that is given to a college, hospital, etc. in order to provide it with an income, or the giving of this money: The school has received an endowment of $50,000 to buy new books for the library. [ C ] something that you have from birth, often a quality: There are tests that can establish a baby's genetic endowment.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENDOWMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ENDOWMENT meaning: 1. money that is given to a college, hospital, etc. in order to provide it with an income, or the…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › endowmentENDOWMENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the act of endowing. the property, funds, etc., with which an institution or person is endowed. Synonyms: bequest, grant, gift. Usually endowments. an attribute of mind or body; a gift of nature. Synonyms: capability, ability, talent, capacity. endowment. / ɪnˈdaʊmənt /.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › endowmentEndowment - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An endowment is a gift. It might be money given to an institution like a college. Or, an endowment might be a natural gift, say of a physical attribute or a talent. If you lack the endowment of musical talent, you could play the tambourine.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENDOWMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An endowment is a gift of money that is made to an institution or community in order to provide it with an annual income.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › endowmentEndowment Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   ENDOWMENT meaning: 1 : a large amount of money that has been given to a school, hospital, etc., and that is used to pay for its creation and continuing support; 2 : the act of providing money to create or support a school, organization, etc.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishendowment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of endowment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. corporatefinanceinstitute.com › resources › wealth-managementEndowment - Overview, Types, Purpose, and Taxation

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    The purpose of an endowment is to earn investment income by investing the donated capital. Part of the investment income is used for operations and the rest is reinvested. The FASB classifies endowments into three categories – true endowments, terms endowments, and quasi-endowments.