homework

American  

[hohm-wurk] / ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk /

noun

1. schoolwork assigned to be done outside the classroom (distinguished from classwork ).

2. a single assignment of such schoolwork: Homeworks are due at the beginning of class.

3. paid work done at home, as piecework.

4. thorough preparatory study of a subject.

   to do one's homework for the next committee meeting.

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homework British  

/ ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk /

noun

1. school work done out of lessons, esp at home

2. any preparatory study

3. work done at home for pay

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homework Idioms  

1. see do one's homework.

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Etymology

Origin of homework

First recorded in 1675–85; home + work

Example Sentences

Investing such a large sum on an unproven talent like Jacquet may be deemed a risk, but Liverpool believe they have done their homework on him as they build a squad for the next generation.

From BBC

It’s covered with my homework, Tūtū’s quilting projects, mail that needs sorting, and bills that need paying.

From Literature

The idea of watching a carefully lit, heavily scored portrait of Melania in a movie theater feels less like satire and more like homework about decaying empires.

From Salon

“Reading Einstein instead of doing your homework. You missed the easy stuff.”

From Literature

This is backed up by research from Internet Matters, which found 64% of teens are using AI chatbots for help with everything from homework to emotional advice and companionship.

From BBC

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