homework
noun
home·work
ˈhōm-ˌwərk 
1
: piecework done at home for pay
2
: an assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period
3
: preparatory reading or research (as for a discussion or a debate)
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She started her algebra homework.
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Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
That means patients must do their own homework in evaluating cosmetic surgery marketing pitches.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
For everyday investors, the lesson is to do your homework before buying stocks and focus on holding quality investments for the long term.
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And a boost in dopamine levels may help children with ADHD feel more positive about mundane tasks like homework.
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“Homework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homework. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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homework
noun
home·work
ˈhōm-ˌwərk
: work and especially school lessons to be done outside the regular class period
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