Varsity

usgb/ˈvɑːrsəti/
noun

The main team representing a university, college, or school in sports or other competitions.

He was selected for the varsity basketball team due to his excellent skills.
Visual representation of "varsity" - The main team representing a university, college, or school in sports or other competitions

Often appears as...

  • varsity team
  • varsity match

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Academic

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Sports Team

'Varsity' often refers to the best level of sports teams in schools or colleges.

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He played quarterback for the varsity football team.
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Prestigious Selection

Being on a varsity team usually indicates high skill and is a prestigious achievement for students.

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Her goal was to make it onto the varsity soccer team by junior year.
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Specific Context

'Varsity' is primarily used in an educational context, particularly in American and Canadian schools.

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Varsity debates can be as competitive as varsity sports.
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