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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

Utilizing graduate students fulfilling practicum hours helped keep program costs low, but White said there were remaining expenses of $50 per child.

From Washington Times May 2, 2021

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

I’m in my last year, so it’s all practicum from now on.”

From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Doctorow, Cory

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