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classwork

noun

Definition of classwork 

: the part of a student's work that is done in class : the combined work of a class and teacher the book would be suitable for classwork student responsibility is even more important in homeroom activities than it is in classwork —often used in contrast with homework or nonacademic student activity

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First Known Use of classwork

1867, in the meaning defined above

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