noun
Common
enrollment
uhn-ROHL-muhnt
Enrollment (noun) means the act of officially registering as a member of something, such as a school or program. Example: “Enrollment for the fall semester opens next Monday.”
noun
1
The act of officially registering as a member of something, such as a school or program.
"Enrollment for the fall semester opens next Monday."
"The clinic made enrollment in the trial voluntary and free."
"Online enrollment takes only a few minutes, and you will get an email confirmation."
2
The total number of people registered at a given time.
"The university reported record enrollment this year."
"Enrollment at our local primary school has dropped since several families moved away."
"Rising enrollment meant the college needed to hire more teachers."
How to use enrollment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the process of signing up, or the resulting number/list of people who signed up.
UK vs US
US: enrollment (double L). UK: enrolment (single L) is the standard British spelling.
Common pairings
school enrollment
enrollment numbers
open enrollment
enrollment period
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Word forms
- Plural
- enrollments
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Etymology
From enroll plus the noun-forming suffix -ment, following the same French-derived pattern as words like "development" or "employment."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “enrollment” mean?
The word “enrollment” means the act of officially registering as a member of something, such as a school or program. In plain terms, either the process of signing up, or the resulting number/list of people who signed up.
How do you pronounce “enrollment”?
“Enrollment” is pronounced uhn-ROHL-muhnt (/ənˈɹol.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “enrollment” in a sentence?
Here is “enrollment” used in a sentence: “Enrollment for the fall semester opens next Monday.”
What part of speech is “enrollment”?
“Enrollment” is a noun.
Where does the word “enrollment” come from?
The word “enrollment” comes from French. From enroll plus the noun-forming suffix -ment, following the same French-derived pattern as words like "development" or "employment.".
Is “enrollment” a common word?
“Enrollment” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “enrollment” have?
“Enrollment” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of officially registering as a member of something, such as a school or program.
What is the difference between enrollment and registration?
Both involve signing up, but enrollment usually emphasises officially becoming a member of a school, program, or plan, while registration often means recording your name for a specific event, list, or set of classes. In education, you enroll to join an institution and register to select your individual courses.
Is it spelled enrollment or enrolment?
Both spellings are correct depending on the variety of English: "enrollment" with two l's is standard American spelling, while "enrolment" with one l is standard British spelling. The verb follows the same pattern, giving "enroll" in American English and "enrol" in British English.
What is the difference between enrollment and admission?
Admission is the act of being accepted or granted entry to a school or program, whereas enrollment is officially registering as a member after that acceptance. In practice, a student is first admitted and then completes enrollment to secure their place.
What preposition is used with enrollment?
Enrollment is most often followed by "in" when naming what someone joins, as in enrollment in a course or enrollment in a plan. You can also say enrollment "at" a particular institution to indicate location.
