Meaning & use
coursework
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
assignmentsschoolwork
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