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When I got to NYU, I immediately inquired about doing a double major in acting and photography.
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Meaning of "double major" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DOUBLE MAJOR

double major  [ˈdʌbəl ˈmeɪdʒə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOUBLE MAJOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Double major is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DOUBLE MAJOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Double degree

A double-degree program, sometimes called a combined degree, conjoint degree, dual degree, or simultaneous degree program, involves a student's working for two different university degrees in parallel, either at the same institution or at different institutions, completing them in less time than it would take to earn them separately. The two degrees might be in the same subject area, or in two different subjects.

Definition of double major in the English dictionary

The definition of double major in the dictionary is a major with concentration in two separate fields of study. Other definition of double major is a student who undertakes major study in two separate fields.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DOUBLE MAJOR


ager
ˈeɪdʒə
assuager
əˈsweɪdʒə
cager
ˈkeɪdʒə
engager
ɪnˈɡeɪdʒə
gager
ˈɡeɪdʒə
gauger
ˈɡeɪdʒə
geophagia
ˌdʒɪəˈfeɪdʒə
major
ˈmeɪdʒə
majors
ˈmeɪdʒə
nonmajor
ˌnɒnˈmeɪdʒə
pager
ˈpeɪdʒə
polyphagia
ˌpɒlɪˈfeɪdʒə
radiopager
ˈreɪdɪəʊˌpeɪdʒə
rager
ˈreɪdʒə
rampager
ræmˈpeɪdʒə
screenager
ˈskriːnˌeɪdʒə
stager
ˈsteɪdʒə
teenager
ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒə
tweenager
ˈtwiːnˌeɪdʒə
wager
ˈweɪdʒə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOUBLE MAJOR

double glazing
double Gloucester
double helix
double indemnity
double jeopardy
double knit
double knitting
double knot
double life
double lock
double marking
double negation
double negative
double obelisk
double or quits
double parking
double play
double pneumonia
double printing
double refraction

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOUBLE MAJOR

Canis Major
company sergeant major
drum major
pectoralis major
pipe major
regimental sergeant major
relative major
sergeant major
Syrtis Major
Ursa Major
vis major

Synonyms and antonyms of double major in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «double major» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOUBLE MAJOR

Find out the translation of double major to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of double major from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «double major» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

双主修
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

doble licenciatura
570 millions of speakers

English

double major
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रमुख डबल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تخصص مزدوج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

двойной специализацией
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

grande dupla
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডবল প্রধান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

double majeure
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dua utama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Doppel-Dur
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

主要な二重
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

주요 더블
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pindho utama
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đôi lớn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரட்டை பெரிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुहेरी मुख्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çift ana
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

doppia specializzazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

double major
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

подвійний спеціалізацією
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dublu mare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διπλό μεγάλες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Double groot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dubbelt större
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dobbel større
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of double major

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOUBLE MAJOR»

The term «double major» is regularly used and occupies the 78.614 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOUBLE MAJOR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about double major

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3 QUOTES WITH «DOUBLE MAJOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word double major.
1
Joe Biden
I graduated from the University of Delaware with a double major in history and political science.
2
Dan Gable
I went to college. I had a double major in biology and physical education, but my major was wrestling.
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Katherine Waterston
When I got to NYU, I immediately inquired about doing a double major in acting and photography.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOUBLE MAJOR»

Discover the use of double major in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to double major and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Guide to College Majors 2008: Everything You Need to Know to ...
So relax, take your time, and if you find you've taken three Spanish courses and only need one more for a minor, why not go for it? Or, if you really, really love Spanish, why not double major? A double major is — you guessed it — two clusters ...
Princeton Review, 2005
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The Parent's Crash Course in Career Planning: Helping Your ...
In a recent survey of 125 employers, only 7% indicate that a double major is definitely more valuable than one major for gaining an entry-level position. Like minors, double (or even triple!) majors can be helpful if the student has a particular ...
Sharon Jones, Marcia Harris, 2007
3
Stopping Scoliosis: The Whole Family Guide to Diagnosis and ...
DOUBLE MAJOR CURVE The double major curve is the most prevalent of the S- shaped curves that occur with scoliosis. The upper part of the curve occurs in the thoracic or chest area, while the lower part affects the lumbar area. (See Figure ...
Nancy Schommer, Nancy J. Hooper, 2002
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The Spine
With the King classification (3), concerns focused on differentiating type II (false double major) curves from true double major curves, especially when the apices of both curves cross the midline. The Lenke et al. (4) classification simplified and  ...
David S. Bradford, Thomas A. Zdeblick, 2004
5
Spinal Imaging: Diagnostic Imaging of the Spine and Spinal Cord
PT proximal thoracic, MT main thoracic, TL/L thoraco- lumbar/lumbar, DM double major, TM triple major Classification of curve types in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis according to Lenke et al. (2001): Curve types 1–6 are determined by the  ...
Johan W.M. van Goethem, A.L. Baert, Luc van den Hauwe, 2007
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Top Careers for Economics Graduates
CONSIDER A DOUBLE MAJOR Another way to prepare yourself for noneconomics careers is to pursue a double major. A double major is the simultaneous pursuit of two distinct majors. Students who complete the requirements of a double ...
Facts on File, Inc. Staff, 2009
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Off to College: Now What? a Practical Guide to Surviving and ...
As for you overambitious double-major types, good luck. Double majors do not quite equal double the work, but make sure you know what you are getting into. Discuss your decision with your advisor. Chances are you will not be graduating in ...
Jessica Linnell, 2009
8
Determining the Relationship Between Medical Student Empathy ...
Advanced degrees All traditional Traditional science Traditional nonscience Traditional double major Traditional science Traditional nonscience Traditional double major Traditional nonscience Traditional double major Traditional double  ...
B. Gabriel Smolarz, 2005
9
An Insider's Guide to Getting Into Medical School: Tips They ...
Being a double major during your undergraduate years does not improve your chances of admission, especially if the heavier course work leads to you ending up with a lower GPA then your peers who are satisfying the requirements for just a ...
Mario Jascalevich, Dr. X., 2005
10
Spinal Deformities: The Essentials
Lenke Types IB and 1C are the so-called false double-major curves where the thoracic curve is structural and the lumbar curve is only compensatory. Lenke Type 3C curves, on the other hand, are the so-called true double-major curves where ...
Robert F. Heary, Todd J. Albert, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOUBLE MAJOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term double major is used in the context of the following news items.
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Double major champ Jordan Spieth survives two hour SHARK …
JORDAN SPIETH has revealed he risked a Rory McIlroy-style disaster in the build up to the Open as he wrestled with a shark for over two hours ... «Daily Star, Jul 15»
2
Rory McIlroy's Open withdrawal a huge blow, says Graeme McDowell
McIlroy's potential showdown with double Major winner Jordan Spieth was eagerly anticipated but the American will now start the tournament ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
3
Nova Scotia sends 12 athletes to Pan Am Games
Born in Halifax, he holds a double major in physics and applied mathematics from Dalhousie University. Mark de Jonge (Canadian Olympic ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
4
Ice hockey? Football? No, it's a battle of rival gangs in 'West Side Story'
Rodrigues recently graduated from Santa Clara University as a double major in theater and accounting. He discovered his love of acting in a ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
5
New Ithaca chorus to perform Joni Mitchell songs
Katz graduated from Mt. Holyoke this spring, with a double major in biology and dance. She has most recently directed and choreographed a ... «The Ithaca Voice, Jul 15»
6
VU grad Kowalczyk excelling in Dodgers' system
He did have a nice degree with a double major in biology and chemistry in case pro ball shook him off. “At that point I really hadn't thought ... «nwitimes.com, Jul 15»
7
Athlete from Omemee competing for Canada at World Rowing U23 …
The 6-foot, 5-inch athlete is currently studying at the Peterborough university in pursuit of his honours bachelor's degree with a double major in ... «Kawartha Media Group, Jul 15»
8
Naleway brothers hope to avoid 18th hole Two-Man washout
Greg, who works in State Farm's sales department, will graduate from ISU in December 2016 with a double major in finance and insurance. «Bloomington Pantagraph, Jul 15»
9
Ecuador bus crash survivor thriving 2 years later
Graduating with a double major in communication and international studies with an emphasis in global health, Riggs now teaches at a junior ... «KSL.com, Jul 15»
10
Second-Year Student Runs a $100K Jewelry Empire
I'd like to eventually apply to the Commerce School or double major in economics and foreign affairs. Q. How did you first get the idea for ... «University of Virginia, Jul 15»

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