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also enrolment
as in registration
the number of individuals registered
the school's enrollment currently stands at 500
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Recent Examples of enrollment
According to estimates from the Illinois Policy Institute, public schools save roughly $12,000 per student who received an Invest in Kids scholarship — one reason per-pupil funding in CPS has risen as enrollment has fallen.
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Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Florida’s current rules cap out-of-state enrollment at 10% of the university population, but that figure is calculated as an average for the state’s 12 public universities.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
In addition to smaller class sizes, the school offers college-level courses through a dual-enrollment program with Foothill College and provides specialized support for students with disabilities and neurodivergent students.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Minnesota Youth Ski League executive director Amy Cichanowski noted that their enrollment has more than doubled since Diggins started competing on the international stage.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
Clayton County is also considering school closures due to low enrollment, while Gwinnett County is reforming class policies to address overcrowding.
—Monique John, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Due to the constraints and declining enrollment, the district stated plans to reduce about 530 positions.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Nearly half of the district’s elementary schools are half full or less, and 56 have seen their enrollments drop by 70% or more.
—Larry Sand, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Florida’s current rules cap out-of-state enrollment at 10% of the university population, but that figure is calculated as an average for the state’s 12 public universities.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
In addition to smaller class sizes, the school offers college-level courses through a dual-enrollment program with Foothill College and provides specialized support for students with disabilities and neurodivergent students.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Minnesota Youth Ski League executive director Amy Cichanowski noted that their enrollment has more than doubled since Diggins started competing on the international stage.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
Clayton County is also considering school closures due to low enrollment, while Gwinnett County is reforming class policies to address overcrowding.
—Monique John, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Due to the constraints and declining enrollment, the district stated plans to reduce about 530 positions.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Nearly half of the district’s elementary schools are half full or less, and 56 have seen their enrollments drop by 70% or more.
—Larry Sand, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrollment
Noun
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One of those statutes requires election officials to keep voter registration records for 22 months after an election.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The city plans to roll out a comprehensive outreach campaign so residents are aware of the registration process and can learn more about converting their properties into pollinator gardens.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The first Urban Tulah, a hybrid social club and wellness center, will open in Dubai later this year on a membership model (monthly dues are yet to be determined).—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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The retail giant sells comparable brands to those at Costco, and there's no membership requirement.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Enrollment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrollment. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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