verb
- past tense of major; to specialize in a particular subject as one’s main area of study in college or university
Usage: academic context
Examples
- She majored in biology at Stanford University.
- He majored in English literature and became a writer.
- They both majored in computer science.
- I majored in psychology but work in marketing now.
- Students who majored in business often pursue MBA degrees.
- She majored in art history and now works at a museum.