admitere

Admitere is a term derived from Latin that in Romanian means the act of admitting or the process of being granted entry to a person, a group, or an institution. In general usage it can refer to acceptance into organizations, events, or programs, as well as to the act of allowing something to happen or be included.

In education, admitere is most often associated with admissions to higher education institutions. The admitere process typically includes evaluating a candidate’s prior academic records, performing entrance examinations, and sometimes conducting interviews or assessing motivation and portfolios. Results are used to rank applicants and determine enrollment for the upcoming academic year. Admission policies and procedures vary by country, institution, and study program, with some programs requiring competitive testing, subject prerequisites, or quotas.

Beyond education, admitere can refer to admission to a hospital, a club, or a public event—i.e., the act of permitting entry. In legal or organizational language, it may denote the formal acceptance of a statement as evidence or the admission of a new member into a body or association.

Etymology and related terms: admitere comes from Latin, with related forms such as admittance and admission found in several languages, reflecting the shared idea of allowing access or acceptance.

See also: admission, admittance, enrollment, entrance examination, admission policies.