double major

noun, verb — 3 senses

double major

nounalso spelled double-major
1

Two main areas of study of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.

  • I'm working on a double major in biology and education so I can teach middle school science classes after I graduate.
2

A student at a college or university concentrating on two given areas of study.

  • Her class schedule is really hectic because she's a double major in dance and biochemistry.

double-major

verb
1

to concentrate on two particular areas of study as a student in a college or university

  • If I double-major in anthropology and neuroscience, I will barely have enough time to sleep.

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