Meaning
A major refers to a primary field of study or specialization that a student chooses to pursue in higher education, often requiring a significant portion of their academic coursework and culminating in a degree; it can also denote a significant or influent
💡 While "major" commonly refers to academic specialization, it can also imply importance or significance in various contexts, which may lead to confusion if not clearly specified.
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Common Phrases
major in a discipline
major impact on policy
major contributor to research
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