enrollment
Enrollment refers to the official process of registering or signing up to become a member of an institution, such as a school, university, or healthcare plan. It also describes the total number of individuals who are officially registered in such a program at a specific time.
Examples
3 of 5I need to finish my enrollment for the local gym by Friday to get the early-bird discount.
I need to finish my registration for the local gym by Friday to get the early-bird discount.
The registrar is responsible for overseeing the formal enrollment of all incoming international students.
The registrar is responsible for overseeing the formal registration of all incoming international students.
The enrollment for that new photography class was way faster than I expected!
The registration for that new photography class was much faster than I expected!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
To 'enroll' is to put your name on a 'roll' (an official list or scroll) to join a group: En-Roll-Ment.
Quick Quiz
The university saw a 10% increase in ___ this year due to the new scholarship program.
Correct!
The correct answer is: enrollment
Examples
I need to finish my enrollment for the local gym by Friday to get the early-bird discount.
everydayI need to finish my registration for the local gym by Friday to get the early-bird discount.
The registrar is responsible for overseeing the formal enrollment of all incoming international students.
formalThe registrar is responsible for overseeing the formal registration of all incoming international students.
The enrollment for that new photography class was way faster than I expected!
informalThe registration for that new photography class was much faster than I expected!
Recent academic studies indicate that enrollment in STEM subjects has increased significantly over the last decade.
academicRecent academic studies indicate that registration in STEM subjects has increased significantly over the last decade.
Open enrollment for the company's dental and health insurance policies ends next week.
businessThe period for signing up for the company's dental and health insurance policies ends next week.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
dual enrollment
being enrolled in two institutions (e.g., high school and college) at once
enrollment period
the specific timeframe allowed for signing up
automatic enrollment
being signed up for a program without having to take individual action
Often Confused With
Registration is often used for specific events or short-term activities, while enrollment usually implies joining an institution or long-term program.
Recruitment is the act of an organization seeking out new members, whereas enrollment is the act of the individual officially joining.
Usage Notes
In American English, the word is spelled with two 'l's (enrollment), whereas in British English, it is typically spelled with one 'l' (enrolment). It is used primarily in educational, medical, and administrative contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the verb form 'enroll' when they need the noun 'enrollment', or they get confused by the spelling difference between US and UK English.
Memory Tip
To 'enroll' is to put your name on a 'roll' (an official list or scroll) to join a group: En-Roll-Ment.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle French word 'enroller', meaning to enter into a roll or official list of names.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the United States, 'open enrollment' is a culturally significant term referring to the specific time of year when citizens can sign up for or change their health insurance plans.
Quick Quiz
The university saw a 10% increase in ___ this year due to the new scholarship program.
Correct!
The correct answer is: enrollment
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