This dimension sorts scientific institutions by their basic function, basic research, applied research or public science education. Wikipedia notes that research institutes "may specialize in basic research or may be oriented to applied research." Browsing by function keeps institutions doing the same kind of work grouped together.
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Concept Term Origin Institution Function
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1. Online Etymology Dictionary: institution
Online Etymology DictionaryOnline Etymology Dictionary, institution entry, organization senseQuote, Online Etymology Dictionary, institution entry, organization sense
Meaning "establishment or organization for the promotion of some charity" is from 1707.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (Wikipedia)
Mount Wilson Observatory (Wikipedia)
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