Enrolment
/ɪnˈrəʊlmənt/
Definitions
The process of officially registering someone or something, or the number of people or things that are registered.
/ɪnˈrəʊlmənt/
The act of enrolling or the state of being enrolled.
Student enrolment has increased at the university.
💡 Simply: Enrolment is like signing up! It's when you become an official member of a group, school, or program. Like, when you sign up for a class.
👶 For kids: When you sign up to be in a school or club, that's enrolment!
More Examples
The enrolment process for the new health plan is now open.
The company saw a significant increase in enrolment after its advertising campaign.
How It's Used
"The university is experiencing a surge in enrolment this year."
"Enrolment in the health insurance plan requires a completed application."
"The enrolment for the club is open to all interested members."
Idioms & expressions
open enrolment
A period during which people can sign up for a program or plan.
"Open enrolment for health insurance starts next month."
closing enrolment
The date by which one needs to apply for membership.
"The closing enrolment for the class is next Friday."
From Middle French *enroller* or *enrouler* (to enroll), from Old French *enroller* (to enroll), from *en-* + *rolle* (roll, list).
The word 'enrolment' has been used since the 16th century, evolving from its French and Old French origins. Its usage has been primarily associated with administrative and organizational contexts, such as registering people.
Memory tip
Think of the 'roll' of names on a list - that's enrolment.