Major in

verb

To focus one's university or college studies on a specific subject or field.

She decided to major in chemistry at university.
Visual representation of "major in" - To focus one's university or college studies on a specific subject or field

Often appears as...

  • major in science
  • major in arts

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Academic

verb

To have a serious and committed involvement or interest in something.

He's majoring in theater, he spends all his free time rehearsing for plays.
Visual representation of "major in" - To have a serious and committed involvement or interest in something

Often appears as...

  • major in a hobby
  • major in sports

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Colloquial

verb

To focus one's university or college studies on a specific subject or field.

She decided to major in chemistry at university.
Visual representation of "major in" - To focus one's university or college studies on a specific subject or field

Often appears as...

  • major in science
  • major in arts

Usage tips

Academic

verb

To have a serious and committed involvement or interest in something.

He's majoring in theater, he spends all his free time rehearsing for plays.
Visual representation of "major in" - To have a serious and committed involvement or interest in something

Often appears as...

  • major in a hobby
  • major in sports

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Academic Choice

Refers to a field of study in college or university you choose to focus on.

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After much thought, I plan to major in psychology.
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Degree Specification

Often used to mention the specific degree or qualification one is aiming for through their studies.

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I'm going to major in electrical engineering for my Bachelor's degree.
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Commitment Indication

Implies a level of commitment to a particular subject that requires extensive study and understanding.

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She has chosen to major in marine biology, which means lots of lab time and research.
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Academic Choice

Refers to a field of study in college or university you choose to focus on.

Illustration for Academic Choice
After much thought, I plan to major in psychology.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Degree Specification

Often used to mention the specific degree or qualification one is aiming for through their studies.

Illustration for Degree Specification
I'm going to major in electrical engineering for my Bachelor's degree.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Commitment Indication

Implies a level of commitment to a particular subject that requires extensive study and understanding.

Illustration for Commitment Indication
She has chosen to major in marine biology, which means lots of lab time and research.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Academic Choice

Refers to a field of study in college or university you choose to focus on.

Illustration for Academic Choice
After much thought, I plan to major in psychology.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Degree Specification

Often used to mention the specific degree or qualification one is aiming for through their studies.

Illustration for Degree Specification
I'm going to major in electrical engineering for my Bachelor's degree.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Commitment Indication

Implies a level of commitment to a particular subject that requires extensive study and understanding.

Illustration for Commitment Indication
She has chosen to major in marine biology, which means lots of lab time and research.
Visual representation of the word "Major in"

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