Tuition: meaning, definitions and examples

Repeated: See the first entry for 'tuition'.

A specific amount of money paid for a particular service or privilege, often used in formal or business contexts.

• The application fee is non-refundable.
• Members are required to pay an annual membership fee.

A general term for the cost required to pay for a service or product, can also be used to denote the act of billing someone; sometimes carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation if unexpected.

• There is an extra charge for expedited shipping.
• They will charge you an additional fee for late payments.

A generic term for the act of transferring money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

• The payment is due by the end of the month.
• He made the final payment on his car loan.

This term is also used in British English to refer to the act of teaching or instruction, particularly in private or small group settings. It can be general and does not necessarily imply formalized instruction.

• She offers tuition in mathematics for high school students.
• He benefited greatly from the private tuition sessions.

This term is used when someone receives one-on-one instruction in a subject or skill, usually paid for and given outside of a formal educational setting. It is often used for music, sports, or specialized subjects.

• She takes private lessons in violin every Saturday.
• He improved his tennis skills significantly after a few private lessons.

Refers to personalized instruction, often one-on-one, provided to help someone improve in a specific subject or skill. It can be either formal or informal and is commonly associated with extra help outside of regular classes.

• She started tutoring students in chemistry to earn some extra money.
• Tutoring helped him pass his exams with flying colors.