coursework
noun
course·work
ˈkȯrs-ˌwərk 
: work that is assigned or performed as part of a course of study
The rigorous program combines coursework in … engineering and seminar classes in the ethical, legal, regulatory, communication, and business aspects of the biotechnology industry with over a thousand hours of research.—
Angela Trepanier
Angela TrepanierColleges and universities often offer discounted tuition for those 55 and older to partake in most coursework within their catalog (ranging from physical education to Eastern philosophy).—Dr. Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew WeilWhen Brandenn was four, his parents started him on the Perkins County elementary-school coursework, and within two years he'd finished the fourth-grade curriculum.—Eric Konigsberg
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There’s no coursework material.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
The state's basic training for new police officers requires more than 600 hours of coursework in criminal and traffic law, emergency vehicle operations, human behavior and de-escalation.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
Laser printers push crisp pages for reports and coursework, while photo printers bring phone shots to life without a lab visit.
—PC Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025
Students who complete coursework early, for example, will be given the option to advance to the next class.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 14 Nov. 2025
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Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
The state's basic training for new police officers requires more than 600 hours of coursework in criminal and traffic law, emergency vehicle operations, human behavior and de-escalation.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
Laser printers push crisp pages for reports and coursework, while photo printers bring phone shots to life without a lab visit.
—PC Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025
Students who complete coursework early, for example, will be given the option to advance to the next class.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coursework
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“Coursework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coursework. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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