Meaning & use
intersession
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a short academic term between two main semesters, often used for intensive or optional courses.
See it in a sentence
She took a three-week intersession class to catch up on credits.
Many students use intersession to study abroad for a short period.
A note on using this word
Mainly used in North American higher education to describe winter or summer mini-terms between regular semesters.
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