major
What is the Definition of major?
Noun:
- a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
- British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943)
- a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject
- the principal field of study of a student at a university
Verb:
- have as one's principal field of study
Adjective:
- of greater importance or stature or rank
- greater in scope or effect
- greater in number or size or amount
- a majority
- of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes
- (of a scale or mode)
- of greater seriousness or danger
- of full legal age
- of the elder of two boys with the same family name
How can I use major in a sentence?
It’s important to define clear goals before starting any major project or task. - Важно четко определить цели перед началом любого крупного проекта или задачи.
As the chief executive officer, she oversees all major company decisions. - Как главный исполнительный директор, она наблюдает за всеми основными решениями компании.
She plans to major in computer science at university. - Она планирует специализироваться в компьютерных науках в университете.
Affordable housing is a major concern in big cities. - Доступное жилье – это основная проблема в больших городах.
The earthquake caused a major disaster. - Землетрясение вызвало крупную катастрофу.
Other meanings of major (synonyms, cognates).
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| majority |
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| majority interest |
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| majority ownership |
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| majority shareholding |
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