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The price of being taught, which somehow rises faster than anyone actually learns.
means The fee charged for instruction, especially at a school, college, or university.
from From Latin tuitio, meaning guardianship or protection, via tueri, to watch over — the teacher once guarded you, now mostly guards the invoice.
Old meaningOnce meant teaching itself, not the bill.
Sibling wordShares roots with tutor and tutelage.
British twistIn the UK, tuition can mean private lessons.