Practicum
//ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəm// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A college course designed to give a student supervised practical knowledge of a subject previously studied theoretically. US
"Eromin has provided clinical practicum placements for students seeking advanced degrees in social service professions."
- 2 A science exam in which students are questioned about specimens or other objects placed in front of them. US
Example
More examples"Leon's practicum was at a shelter for women and children seeking shelter from domestic violence."
Etymology
Borrowed from German Praktikum, a coinage from the neuter of Late Latin practicus (“practical”), from Ancient Greek πρακτικός (praktikós, “of or pertaining to action, concerned with action or business, active, practical”), from πράσσω (prássō, “I do”).
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