Endowment
01
a natural talent, ability, or quality possessed by a person
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Her musical endowment was evident from a young age.
He has an endowment for languages, learning them effortlessly.
02
money or property donated to an institution, the income from which is used for its support
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The university 's scholarship program is funded by its endowment.
The museum expanded thanks to a generous endowment.
03
the action of providing an institution or entity with a permanent source of income or capital
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The philanthropist 's endowment of the arts center secured its future.
The endowment of the hospital ensured continuous medical services.
