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major
ˈmeɪdʒə Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • important, serious, or significant.
    E.g. the use of drugs is a major problem
  • (of a scale) having intervals of a semitone between the third and fourth, and seventh and eighth degrees.
  • (appended to a surname in public schools) indicating the elder of two brothers.
  • (of a term) occurring as the predicate in the conclusion of a categorical syllogism.
noun
  • a rank of officer in the army and the US air force, above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
  • a major key, interval, or scale.
  • a major organization or competition.
    E.g. the majors have swept up the smaller independent companies in licensing deals
  • a student's principal subject or course.
    E.g. many students would ignore courses outside their major
  • a major term or premise.
  • short for major suit.
    E.g. South was anxious to mention his four-card major and bid one spade
  • a goal.
verb
  • specialize in (a particular subject) at college or university.
    E.g. I was trying to decide if I should major in drama or English

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