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practicum

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[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

Example Sentences

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The research team also works to amplify younger voices in these discussions by facilitating a Restorative Community-Police Dialogue Circle practicum course for Seattle University students, now in its second year.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2023

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

I’m currently in teacher’s college, doing an in-person practicum at a high school.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2021

Quidquid in Deo est practicum est respectu nostri.'

From Outspoken Essays by Inge, William Ralph

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