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coursework

American

[kawrs-wurk, kohrs-] / ˈkɔrsˌwɜrk, ˈkoʊrs- /

noun

the work required of a student in a particular course of study; classroom work.
curricular studies or academic work.

coursework British

/ ˈkɔːsˌwɜːk /

noun

written or oral work completed by a student within a given period, which is assessed as an integral part of an educational course

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Etymology

Origin of coursework

course + work

Example Sentences

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He said the university is considering AI resources and courses for students in every major, along with coursework on AI’s impact on society, human values and ethics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"I was hoping to get some of the coursework done, and then just a wee bit of revision," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The thinking went that they needed a year of adjustment to get a handle on their coursework.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Other founders who drop out say their universities aren’t moving fast enough to adapt coursework to the AI era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“Maybe you’ll be of use after all. I’ve called ahead to Drake and told them that you are dis missed from further training. You were almost done with your coursework anyway.”

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

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