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Definition of enrollment

enrollment

/ɛnˈroʊl.mənt/
(UK: enrolment)
en · roll · ment
Plural:enrollments
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enrollment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American The action of officially registering as a member of an institution or a student in a course of study.

Example

"Online enrollment for the autumn semester begins next Monday morning."

2

American The total number of people officially registered at a school, university, or organization at a given time.

Example

"The community college has seen its total enrollment grow by fifteen percent over the past three years."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "enrollment" in American English and typically "enrolment" in British and Commonwealth English.

• Rhymes for enrollment

• Nearby Words

enroll
enrollee
enroller
enrollment
ensconce
ensemble
ensete

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the late 14th century, the word derives from Old French "enrolement," meaning the act of entering a name upon a parchment roll or official register.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enrollment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enrollment
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