Massachusetts institute of technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Pronunciation

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is pronounced as /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts ɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən ɒv ˈtɛknɒlədʒi/.

Etymology

The name "Massachusetts Institute of Technology" reflects its foundation in the state of Massachusetts and its focus on technological and scientific research. The term "Institute of Technology" signifies a focus on practical, technical education, as opposed to a more general liberal arts education.

Related Terms

• Research University: A university that is committed to research as a central part of its mission.
• Cambridge, Massachusetts: The city in which MIT is located.
• Private University: A university that operates independently of government funding.
• Science: The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
• Technology: The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

See Also

• Harvard University
• Stanford University
• California Institute of Technology

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