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

If “eat more vegetables” starts to sound like homework, try reframing the assignment.

From Salon

But in a change of tone, Jenrick is expected to say his party would be "happy to have our homework marked" by the OBR.

From BBC

Later that night, while Jonah was sitting at his desk doing his social studies homework, Katherine shoved her way into his room.

From Literature

They have done their homework, found the factory, and cut out the middleman.

From Barron's

He frequently asked for phone calls with Epstein to “kibbitz” and would send him music-and-brain science “homework.”

From Los Angeles Times

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