major in
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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Wilson, who will major in computer science and music composition at Yale University, has other musical goals as well, such as writing a score for a video game.
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
But while the Arisons are made aware of all transactions in advance, Riley isn’t required to seek specific approval from the owners on matters that aren’t deemed to be major in nature.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
After graduating from Boston’s Emmanuel College in May 2025 with a major in marketing, Meglio applied for jobs for seven months before deciding that opening a store was her calling.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Now an art teacher, Shei graduated from the arts and craft program at Tainan University of Technology and from the department of art at Chinese Culture University with a major in commercial design and a minor on oil and Chinese painting.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
But while the Arisons are made aware of all transactions in advance, Riley isn’t required to seek specific approval from the owners on matters that aren’t deemed to be major in nature.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
After graduating from Boston’s Emmanuel College in May 2025 with a major in marketing, Meglio applied for jobs for seven months before deciding that opening a store was her calling.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Now an art teacher, Shei graduated from the arts and craft program at Tainan University of Technology and from the department of art at Chinese Culture University with a major in commercial design and a minor on oil and Chinese painting.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Major in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20in. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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