major in
phrasal verb
majored in; majoring in; majors in
US, of a college or university student
: to have (a specified subject) as one's main subject of study
plans to major in history
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Harford Community College students Dominic Jones and Ryden Meadows just completed their first year as majors in cybersecurity and information assurance.
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Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2025
With a blend of national prestige and plenty of local charm, this week’s major in Charlotte is a celebration of the Queen City’s culture and its place in the world of sport.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Upon recently graduating from the University of Colorado, Miranda majored in Ethnic Studies.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
In a 2022 video posted on the San Jose Police Department’s Facebook page, Stuart described her son as a straight-A student, who was planning to major in agricultural biotechnology.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2025
With a blend of national prestige and plenty of local charm, this week’s major in Charlotte is a celebration of the Queen City’s culture and its place in the world of sport.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Upon recently graduating from the University of Colorado, Miranda majored in Ethnic Studies.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
In a 2022 video posted on the San Jose Police Department’s Facebook page, Stuart described her son as a straight-A student, who was planning to major in agricultural biotechnology.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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“Major in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20in. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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