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noncredit

American  
[non-kred-it] / nɒnˈkrɛd ɪt /

adjective

  1. (of academic courses) carrying or conferring no official academic credit in a particular program or toward a particular degree or diploma.


Etymology

Origin of noncredit

First recorded in 1960–65; non- + credit


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The decades-old program serves more than 2,000 people who are primarily in their 70s and 80s and offers free, noncredit classes tailored to that age group.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2019

Older adults often enrolled in noncredit courses, addressing topics such as home-buying, disco dancing and the rudiments of hockey.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 21, 2019

On average, students complete these noncredit courses at higher rates than traditional classes and, if they decide to pursue a degree, can often get retroactive credit for the courses.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2018

Some U.S. lenders, for example, factor in how often people change addresses, how they pay noncredit bills such as rent or cell phone plans and how they handle their bank accounts.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2018

In addition to the non-qualifying expenses already listed, you cannot use expenditures on hobbies, games, sports or noncredit coursework as a tax credit or deduction unless it plays some role in attaining your chosen degree.

From Encyclopedia.com ● Mar. 31, 2018

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