WordWeight : Weighing the Words

Pronunciation : Tu*i"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. tuitio protection, guarding, from tueri, p. p. tuitus, to see, watch, protect: cf. F. tuition. Cf. Tutor.]
Definition : 1. Superintending care over a young person; the particular watch and care of a tutor or guardian over his pupil or ward; guardianship.

2. Especially, the act, art, or business of teaching; instruction; as, children are sent to school for tuition; his tuition was thorough.

3. The money paid for instruction; the price or payment for instruction.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913