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practicum

American  
[prak-ti-kuhm] / ˈpræk tɪ kəm /

noun

  1. (in a college or university) the part of a course consisting of practical work in a particular field.


Etymology

Origin of practicum

1900–05; < Latin, neuter of prācticus practic


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Facilitators must complete at least 120 hours of training and an additional 40 hours of practicum or hands-on experience by an approved training program.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2022

The proposal was part of a bail reform practicum within the criminal justice program at the law school.

From Fox News ● Jan. 24, 2022

Still, while playing Madden 2020 online is a mediocre substitute for the actual playing of football, playing Counter-Strike: Global Ops online is the actual sport, offering a genuine training practicum.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2020

Fundamentals of seamanship, basic navigation, advanced navigation and junior practicum courses are all part of the school’s core curriculum.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 11, 2018

While the presentations made by the TEI advocates contained no practicum, their discussion focused on the value of the finished product, what the European Community calls reusability, but what may also be termed durability.

From Library of Congress Workshop on Etexts by Library of Congress

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