What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not quite a group study centre (3)" mean?

The definition is "study centre". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. UNIT (synonym of "group") [curtailing: "Not quite"]; definition: "study centre" The answer is UNI.

Not quite a group study centre (3)

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