course of study

noun phrase

Examples of course of study in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These typically enjoy a good deal of independence to define their courses of study and requirements as well as research practices for their constituent disciplines. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2024 The new law, which takes effect in January and adds cursive to the definition of handwriting in the course of study for grades 1 through 6, means Sierra will now be taught the skill in coming years. John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2024 Although these symptoms were mostly mild or moderate, three of the affected patients died (though not during the randomized course of study). Kenneth Miller, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2023 These jobs pay at least federal minimum wage and are often related to your course of study. Rebecca Safier, wsj.com, 14 Oct. 2023 With 70% of our 400 courses offered in English, students may take a full course of study in English. Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2023 The Board recognizes that a course of study or certain instructional materials may contain content and/or activities that some parents find objectionable. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 13 July 2023 State Superintendent Eric Mackey said at the time that critical race theory was not in any of the state’s courses of study. Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2023 Manyika’s parents wanted for him, but a course of study awaited that would surprise all of them. Andrew Holter, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of course of study was in 1647

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“Course of study.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20study. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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