Endowment
Pronunciation: /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/
Endowment (noun)
- A sum of money given to an institution to support its activities or programs.
- A natural ability or talent that someone has from birth.
Examples
- The university received an endowment to improve its research facilities.
- An endowment can significantly enhance a charity's ability to operate.
Common collocations: financial endowment, educational endowment, charitable endowment, large endowment, endowment fund