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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An assignment, project or task that a student is required to complete as part of a particular course, which is then assessed and counts towards the grade given. uncountable
2. 2
   work assigned to and done by a student during a course of study; usually it is evaluated as part of the student's grade in the course wordnet

Example

More examples

"This numerical analysis coursework is driving me insane."

Etymology

From course + work.

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