In general, something that is more than something else. For example, the teres major muscle is larger than the teres minor muscle.

Major (Latin: greater) is used in musical terminology to describe a form of scale that corresponds to the Ionian mode, the scale on the white notes of the keyboard from C to C. The intervals between the first note or tonic (key-note) and the second, third, sixth and seventh degrees of the major scale are described as major (that is, C to D, a major [..]

military rank, 1640s, from French major, short for sergent-major, originally a higher rank than at present, from Medieval Latin major "chief officer, magnate, superior person," from Latin ma [..]

"focus (one's) studies," 1910, American English, from major (n.) in sense of "subject of specialization" (1890). Related: Majored; majoring. Earlier as a verb, in Scottish, &q [..]

c. 1300, from Latin maior (earlier *magjos), irregular comparative of magnus "large, great" (see magnate). Used in music (of modes, scales, or chords) since 1690s, on notion of an interval a [..]

/ˈmeɪʤɚ/ adjective 1 major /ˈmeɪʤɚ/ adjective Learner's definition of MAJOR 1  a  : very important a major poet/artist He's one of the major figures in 19th-century U.S. history. Res [..]

One of the two modes of the tonal system. Music written in major keys have a positive affirming character.

1. one of four annual tournaments (The Masters, U.S. Open, British Open or PGA)  2. could also refer to a tournament of greater significance than usual due to tradition or the sanctioning body Example [..]

1. one of four annual tournaments (The Masters, U.S. Open, British Open or PGA) 2. could also refer to a tournament of greater significance than usual due to tradition or the sanctioning body

have as one's principal field of study; "She is majoring in linguistics" a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below [..]

Definition adjective

a person who has attained majority compare minor

A Major record label. The Major record labels are the biggest members of record industry trade bodies (e.g. RIAA in America and BPI in the UK). There isn’t a fixed definition—the Majors are just the l [..]

A term broadly applied to those multinational oil companies which by virtue of size, age, or degree of integration are among the preeminent companies in the international petroleum industry.

A course of study or field in which a student specializes.

The primary area of specialization in either a General or Honours program. Details of course and grade point average requirements are given in Faculty program sections of this Calendar.

Your major is the subject you decide to study in-depth or specialise in within a general degree. In most cases for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science this means you tak [..]

A program of study in a degree where about 25-50% of the courses are in a single discipline (e.g. Philosophy, History).

in universities, the specialization in one discipline, usually during the third and fourth years of study.

A collection of 12–18 courses in a single subject area.

A set of related courses which are constructed for students to achieve specified learning outcomes and require the completed of 48 units. Majors can be in a single discipline (eg mathematics), or mult [..]

A set of courses which awards a certificate or associate’s degree with a purpose such as preparing a student to enter the workforce immediately or to transfer to a degree program at another college.

A formal, specific concentration of courses within a subject area as defined by its degree program(s).

A specified sequence of study in an area of academic or vocational specialisation within a program. Majors require students to take an approved set of courses and units of credit. Courses may include [..]

(n) a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain(n) British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born [..]

A sequence of topics required to be taken as defined in your course rule, normally across all years of a course.

A required component of a degree, including a specified number of points in a subject at the most advanced level.

N M ancestors (pl.)

See study area A.

A substantial component of an undergraduate degree studied to at least 300 level, and consisting of courses normally worth at least 120 points in a recognised subject area and including at least 40 po [..]

A designated focus of study within a four-year program discipline such as the Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology Major; or the Bachelor of Science, Human Science Major.

A major is an approved discipline-based sequence of eight units within an undergraduate degree course.

A program option comprised of 36 credits designated by a department/discipline. This option is available in a Bachelor degree (Four-year) or a Bachelor degree (General). Majors are also available as part of a Double-Major option within a Bachelor (Honours) degree.

Collection of courses and requirements that is designated as the student's primary area of specialization. Appears on the student's diploma and transcript.

A major is the principal subject or area of concentration within a Bachelor Degree.

A subject or series of units in which you specialise during your university degree. Completing a major usually involves undertaking between six and eight units in a particular study area across Levels [..]

The primary set of discipline-specific (or multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary) requirements in an undergraduate program of study. The major typically consists of a minimum of 30 hours and identifi [..]

 Specific area of study in which a student completes the required coursework to achieve a degree in that subject.

A primary field of study. Students must complete a specified number of courses in a specialized area of study.

The term "major" (or "major area of study") refers to a focused area of academic study. Students take many classes in the major area, gain specialized knowledge, and earn a degree [..]

Group of related courses that constitute a focused program of study in a specific area of knowledge.

Student’s area of specialization, it consists of a number of courses in one program of study. You must declare a major by the time accumulate 30 credits.

A student’s concentrated field of study.

See Program.

Specified combination of units within a discipline or area of study.

A student’s concentrated area of study. Most majors consist of a minimum of 30 credit hours within a specific area of study.

A primary field of specialized study also referred to as a degree program or academic plan..

A major is an academic field of study. CIP codes are a standardized method of identifying academic majors.

A subject or career field that serves as the focus of study in a degree program.

A group of related courses that constitute a focused program of study in a specific area of knowledge.

Focused and specialized area of study, such as geography or mathematics

   Shorthand for "major subject."  Also called "Curriculum" or "Program of Study."  A set of required and elective courses designed [..]

A primary area of study in a degree program.

A major is the name of a group of courses you must take in order to meet the requirements for graduation in a specific field of study. For example, you might major in mathematics, nursing, liberal art [..]

An approved combination of subjects offered by one or more academic units which have a minimum value of one third of the total degree requirements. A major in a Bachelor Degree is at least 48 credit points offered by one or more academic units. The title of the major shall appear on the testamur.

The primary field of study in which an individual wishes to receive a degree.

A program of study which leads to a degree. The subject area in which a student pursuing a college degree develops the greatest depth of knowledge.

A specific course of study that is the focus of the undergraduate degree emphasizing one specific discipline.

A coherent set of required and elective courses approved by the Board of Visitors and meeting state criteria that, when completed by a student, signifies a degree of preparation in a field or fields o [..]

The student's field of concentration. Major courses represent 25-50% of the total number of courses required to complete a degree. Most students pursue one major, but some pursue double majors.

A major is a program of study, or group of selected courses, required for an academic degree in a particular subject.  The Undergraduate Catalog provides semester-by-semester grids of course required for a major as well as pertinent commentary.

A subject area on which you concentrate within your degree program. All programs have individual requirements for lower and upper division classes and units you must take.

  is the primary concentration in a program of study toward a degree.

The original definition of a ‘major’ was a record company which also owned manufacturing and distribution facilities. The ownership and structure of all the majors has changed since the definition was [..]

A program of courses that meets the requirements for a degree in a particular field of study.

Primary field of study.

A major is a part of an academic program consisting of a set of defined courses, from a recognised discipline area and, if appropriate, supporting courses from other discipline areas, which form a sig [..]

n. especialización, programa de estudios, carrera, concentración

A stipulated set of courses that has a total unit value of 96 units (usually eight 12-unit courses) that in scope and sequence provide coherence, depth and breadth of study within a specific disciplin [..]

Sequence of courses in a discipline which, along with appropriate supporting classes, leads to a degree. A major requires a minimum of 27 semester credits within the field of study; a minimum of 120 semester credits, 42 being upper division, is required to graduate. Please see the Advising@CSU Web site on the academic Majors and Programs offered at [..]

Designation given to the complete group of courses necessary to fulfill the requirements for graduation in a specific field of study, such as business administration or engineering.

The academic subject area that a student chooses to focus on during his or her undergraduate studies. Students typically must officially choose their major by the end of their sophomore year, allowing them to take a number of courses in the chosen area during their junior and senior years.[Back to Top]

The student's primary academic area of study, e.g., History, Biology, etc.

A sequence of courses in an academic discipline or area, which when accompanied by appropriate supporting courses, leads to an undergraduate degree.

The subject or field of study in which a student specializes. For example, students planning to specialize in mathematics will major in that field. Students choosing to specialize in two subjects will [..]

As a component of a degree, the area of study chosen by a student to be hir, her, or his main focus in college. The number of classes required for a major varies. 

The subject or area of studies in which a student concentrates. Undergraduates usually choose a major after the first two years of general courses in the arts and sciences.

The academic area in which a student chooses to concentrate. Generally, major course requirements take up one quarter to one half of the student's undergraduate studies and are combined with other general education requirements.

A stream of courses comprising 36 units (usually eight courses) which are related to each other in content and are usually studied in sequence (in some programs they may be called professional majors) [..]

a diatonic scale with half steps between the third and fourth and between the seventh and eighth tones of the scale. Also, a triad consisting of a major and a minor third.

tonality based on a major scale.

[0] a mode

One of 2 modes of the tonal system. Music that is written using the major key has a positive or happy character.

This is a type of scale or chord that sounds bright, happier, and more upbeat. It has no flats in it. This is kind of subjective, and will be explained much more in-depth in the lessons.

Term referring to a sequence of notes that define the tonality of the major scale. This series consists of seven notes: the tonic, followed by the second note a whole step up from the tonic, the third [..]

Term referring to a sequence of notes that define the tonality of the major scale. This series consists of seven notes: the tonic, followed by the next note a whole step up from the tonic, the third i [..]

Scales and keys in western music come in two main types: major and minor. Major scales and scales make the music cheerful; minor keys and scales make the music more serious.

The quality of a chord having its intervals as the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes of the major scale.

Based on a mode or scale pattern of pitches arranged in whole- (W) and half- (H) step intervals: WWHWWWH; stereotyped as happy, victorious, majestic.

A parasitic hemoflagellate of the subgenus Leishmania Leishmania that infects man and Animals and causes Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous) of the Old World. Transmission is by Phlebot [..]

"A Major" is a big win for a class dog who has defeated enough dogs that day by going Winners Dog or Winners Bitch, to earn either 3, 4, or 5 points towards its [..]

This is the main subject in your degree. A second major is when you study two subjects in depth. To major in a subject, you study it to a higher level, i.e. 300 or 400 Level.

, in termites (Isoptera) and ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), major worker, q.v. (T-B; Tulloch).

Lat. adj. "greater." KEY: major@lat_adj

lat_adj 1 major 1

 More powerful enemies than the standard ones, identifiable by their yellow health bars.

There are four "Majors", the premier competitions in the golfing calendar. They are The Masters, The US Open, The Open and The USPGA top

Spades or hearts.

Field of study in which a student specializes.

  The subject one is primarily studying at university, similar to “course” in the UK. This choice is required and is called “declaring” a major. Some students also choose to “double major” (similar to joint honours in the UK), in which case they complete the requirements for two separate degrees at the same time. These two degrees do not have to be [..]

A term broadly applied to those multinational oil companies which by virtue of size, age, or degree of integration are among the preeminent companies in the international petroleum industry.

Large integrated oil company with a business combining the exploration for and production of hydrocarbons with transportation refining and marketing activities.

 Traditionally used to refer to the integrated international oil companies such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, and Royal Dutch Shell. Today, the term may be used more loosely to include any of the twenty or so largest integrated oil companies in the world. See integrated company

Students at four year colleges will typically declare a major by their junior year, if not before. A major is the subject in which the student wishes to focus most. Each major will require a certain number of hours and will require defined classes in order to qualify. A major may earn the student a Bachelor or Arts (BA) degree or a Bachelor of Scie [..]

MAJEURE A main discipline or field of study and intensive training, usually consisting of 42 credits in the discipline or field of study. Eighteen credits must be in courses at the 3000 level or above and six credits must be at the 4000 level.

Many programs require students to complete a major. A major is an approved sequence of study in an area of academic or vocational specialisation. This is also sometimes referred to as a ''plan''.

Academic subject area in which students concentrate their study. At most colleges, students identify a major within their first two years of study. Certain programs at certain colleges may require pro [..]

A set of related courses which are constructed for students to achieve specified learning outcomes and require the completion of 48 units.Majors can be in a single discipline (eg mathematics), or mult [..]

A major is a program of study that leads to a degree; the subject area in which a student pursuing a college degree develops the greatest depth of knowledge.

Area of concentration in a particular field of study. Usually students specialize in their majors during their junior and senior years at college.

A major is the field of study a student focuses on for a degree. Some students choose a major before starting college, while others wait until the end of their second year.

A major is the academic subject area a student chooses to focus on during his or her undergraduate studies. A student typically must officially choose a major by the end of the sophomore year, allowing time to take focused courses in a chosen major during the junior and senior years. 

Major is a military rank of commissioned officer status, with corresponding ranks existing in many military forces throughout the world.

An academic major is the academic discipline to which an undergraduate student formally commits. A student who successfully completes all courses required for the major qualifies for an undergraduate [..]

Major is a military rank. Major, majors or The Major may also refer to: Academic major, an academic discipline to which an undergraduate student formally commits Major and minor in music, an interval [..]

Major (Maj) is a military rank which is used by both the British Army and Royal Marines. The rank is superior to captain, and subordinate to lieutenant colonel. The insignia for a major is a crown. Th [..]

In the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force, major is a field grade military officer rank above the rank of captain and below the rank of lieutenant colonel. It is equivalent to the naval r [..]

Please see "major" for other countries which use this rankMajor is a rank of the Canadian Armed Forces. The rank insignia of a major in the Royal Canadian Air Force is two half-inch stripes with a qu [..]

For the use of this rank in other countries, see major.Major (German pronunciation: [maˈjoːɐ]) is the lowest staff officer rank in the German Army (Heer), German Air Force (Luftwaffe). The rank is rat [..]

Major is a Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Takuya Mitsuda. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday from August 1994 to July 2010 and has been collected in 7 [..]

Major (Majuri in Finnish) is a military officer's rank (OF3) in Sweden and Finland, senior to Kapten and junior to Överstelöjtnant. >

In The Sri Lanka Army, major is a military rank which is used the Sri Lanka Army. The rank insignia for a major is the Sri Lankan coat of arms. The equivalent is Lieutenant-Commander in the Sri Lanka [..]

Major and Majors are surnames. Notable people with the surnames include: Bobby Majors (born 1949), American football player Brenda Major (born 1950), American psychologist Clarence Major (born 1936), [..]

Major is an English-language given name, which often causes confusion with the military rank of the same name. People with the name or nickname include:

From an English surname that was originally derived from the given name Mauger, a Norman French form of the Germanic name Malger meaning "council spear". The name can also be given i [..]