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ESLPod_1141_WE_1956 Proofreading a Document The word "major," in this podcast, means a person who focused on a particular area of study in college: "He was an engineering major, but he now works as an economist." The word "major" more often refers to the field of study: "He has an undergraduate degree with a major in philosophy." In the military, a "major" is an officer rank: "Report to the major when you arrive on base." The word "major" can also mean most important or most significant: "Her major objection to the program is simply the cost of implementation." Finally, "the majors" refers to the major leagues, or professional leagues, in a particular sport: "She played golf in the majors for years before deciding to retire from competing in tournaments and instead coach other golf players."

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ESLPod 1141 major Business

Id	ESLPod_1141_WE_1956
Episode Id	ESLPod 1141
Episode Title	Proofreading a Document
Phrase	major
Text	The word "major," in this podcast, means a person who focused on a particular area of study in college: "He was an engineering major, but he now works as an economist." The word "major" more often refers to the field of study: "He has an undergraduate degree with a major in philosophy." In the military, a "major" is an officer rank: "Report to the major when you arrive on base." The word "major" can also mean most important or most significant: "Her major objection to the program is simply the cost of implementation." Finally, "the majors" refers to the major leagues, or professional leagues, in a particular sport: "She played golf in the majors for years before deciding to retire from competing in tournaments and instead coach other golf players."
Topics	Business

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