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How do you spell Institution?

Correct spelling

institution

INSTITU + TION. Think: institute.

Why is institution spelled this way?

From Latin instituere, to set up. IN (in) + STATUERE (to cause to stand). An institution is something caused to stand — a structure designed to persist beyond its founders.

Common misspellings of institution

instituioninsitutioninstitutoninstitushion

Example

Harvard is a prestigious institution.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "institution". INSTITU + TION. Think: institute.
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