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classwork

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[klas-wurk, klahs-] / ˈklæsˌwɜrk, ˈklɑs- /

noun

  1. the written or oral work done in a classroom by a student (homework ).

  2. the work done in a classroom by the students and teacher jointly.

Etymology

Origin of classwork

class + work

Example Sentences

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The majority of students — 80% — say they would not use AI to submit classwork to pass off as their own.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

That she was thinking about her classwork at all during the Olympics, “speaks to her character,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

The diploma is made up of 120 hours of classwork with modules spread over four months.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

And now boys and girls have combined classwork.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

Can you send me my classwork and homework please?

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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