term paper

American  

noun

1. a long essay, report, or the like, written by a student as an assignment over the course of a term or semester.

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Etymology

Origin of term paper

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Manufacturers say that AI, known for creating instant term papers and pixel-perfect fake videos, is fundamentally changing how new products are created.

From The Wall Street Journal

In fairness, the “American Masters” installment is a tribute, not a term paper — and it’s a splendid homage at that.

From Salon

It was here she had written many a term paper with great success during her student days.

From Literature

In late 2022, after ChatGPT launched, many schools initially banned AI, fearing it would be used to churn out term papers, compose presentations and farm out math homework.

From Los Angeles Times

Others don’t give students computers, forcing them to write term papers on tablets that lack external keyboards.

From Los Angeles Times