institutional
adjective
in·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌin(t)-stə-ˈt(y)ü-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to an institution
institutional knowledge
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to institutions
bland institutional cooking
institutional green walls
institutionally
adverb
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FactSet’s revenue growth is fueled by the expansion of its recurring revenue base, innovation in the generative AI sector, and ongoing strong demand from wealthy and institutional clients for advanced financial data and portfolio solutions, which contributes to sustained subscription growth.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Over time, that individual trust evolves into institutional reputation.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
This broad participation stems from decades of policy, cultural reinforcement, and institutional support focused on access and engagement.
—Lisa Kidd Hunt, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Cultural and institutional barriers to disseminating them have decreased.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Over time, that individual trust evolves into institutional reputation.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
This broad participation stems from decades of policy, cultural reinforcement, and institutional support focused on access and engagement.
—Lisa Kidd Hunt, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Cultural and institutional barriers to disseminating them have decreased.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Institutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/institutional. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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