Institutional
(adjective)
- Relating to or characteristic of an institution, especially an educational or financial one.
- Established or recognized by an institution, especially a long-established one.
- Relating to the system of institutions in a society or a field.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from institution + -al.
Examples:
- The institutional investors bought a large stake in the company.
- The institutional review board approved the proposed study.
- The institutional changes were necessary to address systemic issues in the organization.
- Institutional investors are often more risk-averse than individual investors.
- The institutional framework for the industry needs to be re-evaluated and updated.