n. a measuring instrument for measuring fluid volume; a glass container (cup or cylinder or flask) whose sides are marked with or divided into amounts

adj. set free as from prison or duty

n. a school for special training

n. an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university

n. a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees

n. an association organized to promote art or science or education

n. an educator who works at a college or university

adj. free from confinement or physical restraint

adj. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state"

adj. not busy; not otherwise committed; "he was not available for comment"; "he was available and willing to accompany her"

adj. free from contact or proximity or connection; "we were clear of the danger"; "the ship was clear of the reef"