univ
univ — noun
1. the short written form of the word 'university', used in addresses, on official
the short written form of the word 'university', used in addresses, on official forms, and in the names of schools.
Nila sent her application to Stanford Univ. last December.
abbreviation in official address: [Name] Univ.
The lecture hall at Kyushu Univ. was completely full of students.
Renata checked the spring course schedule on the Univ. website.
Christopher wrote 'Cape Town Univ.' on the envelope by hand.
The univ. library closes at nine during the summer break.
- university
the full written and spoken form; always correct in any context
- uni
informal British shortening, used in casual conversation
- college
in American English, an undergraduate institution, not the exact equivalent
用法筆記
Used primarily in writing — on envelopes, letter headings, official forms, and websites. In speech, the full word 'university' is almost always used instead.