Meaning & use

curriculum

noun·Academic

The subjects and content taught in a school, college, or course of study.

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The new curriculum includes more hands-on science experiments for younger students.

Foreign language study is a required part of the curriculum at many high schools.

A note on using this word

The plural is 'curricula' or 'curriculums'; both forms are accepted in modern usage.

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