Meaning & use

coursework

noun·Academic

Work, such as essays, projects, or assignments, completed by a student as part of a course and often counted toward the final grade.

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Her coursework included two research papers and a group presentation.

He fell behind on his coursework after missing several weeks of class.

A note on using this word

Coursework is typically distinguished from final exams, referring specifically to work done throughout the term.

Words with a similar meaning

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