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extramural

How to use extramural in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for extramural.

Editorial note

You're off on the NIH extramural budget by a factor of >10X.

Examples6
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community; "extramural sports"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of extramural gathered in one view.

adjective

carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community; "extramural sports"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for extramural.

adjective

carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community; "extramural sports"

Example sentences

1

You're off on the NIH extramural budget by a factor of >10X.

2

It does create headaches for those of us who have to report gifts and extramural income sources.

3

Most places are redefining tenure though, so the only people that still have any meaningful resources are those that have extramural funding.

4

That said, if you go out and get extramural funding for your work, generally that is the definining characteristic of a successful PI, so...

5

The current administration has certainly done some damage but:- the NIH is one of the biggest drivers of biomedical research in the world, both in terms of extramural funding and intramural research.

6

Maybe providing a concrete example of what I propose will help you understand what I mean: one possibility is to encourage clever kids to participate in intellectually inclusive extramural activities where they can form social bonds with people less clever than themselves.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use extramural in a sentence?

You're off on the NIH extramural budget by a factor of >10X.

What does extramural mean?

carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community; "extramural sports"

What part of speech is extramural?

extramural is commonly used as adjective.