stanford university

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stanford university

A student walks across the sunny campus of Stanford University.

Definition

Proper noun: * Stanford University: A prestigious private research university located in Stanford, California, United States. It is known for its academic strength, wealth, proximity to Silicon Valley, and entrepreneurial character.

Usage
  • Stanford University is used as the official name of the institution. It functions as a singular proper noun.
  • It is commonly referred to in contexts discussing higher education, research, technology, and academia.
Examples
  • As a subject:
    • Stanford University was founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford.
    • Stanford University is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world.
  • As an object:
    • She received her doctorate from Stanford University.
    • The grant was awarded to a research team at Stanford University.
  • Showing affiliation:
    • He is a professor at Stanford University.
    • Stanford University's campus is known for its distinctive architecture.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Stanford University" is generally not used unless it is part of a longer, specific title (e.g., "The Stanford University Medical Center"). The article "the" is typically omitted when referring to the university itself.
  • The name is often shortened informally to "Stanford".
    • She attends Stanford.
    • Stanford has a strong computer science program.
Variants and Related Words
  • Stanford (n): The common shortened form of Stanford University.
  • Cardinal (n): The nickname for Stanford University's athletic teams.
  • The Farm (n): A common nickname for the Stanford University campus.
Synonyms
  • University (general term)
  • Institution of higher learning (general term)
  • Ivy-plus school (colloquial term for a group of highly selective universities, though Stanford is not an Ivy League school)
Related Phrases
  • Stanford student/alumni/faculty: Phrases used to describe individuals affiliated with the university.
  • Stanford, CA: The location (Stanford, California).
stanford university

A student walks across the sunny campus of Stanford University.

Noun
  1. a university in California

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