schoolwork

noun

school·work | \ ˈskül-ˌwərk

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Definition of schoolwork

: lessons done in class or assigned to be done at home

Examples of schoolwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Excited about the possibility of working with this new singer, Feinberg tried to reach Campanelli, who was busy with schoolwork. — Keith Spera, NOLA.com, "The Revivalists return to Tipitina's, the club that birthed the band, for anniversary webcast," 8 Jan. 2021 Back in May, William admitted to struggling with his children's math schoolwork. — Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, "Prince George and Princess Charlotte Aren't Going Back to School Right After the Holidays," 4 Jan. 2021 Teachers worry literacy gaps could widen between children whose parents can help with schoolwork and those whose parents don’t speak English. — Sarah Blesener, WSJ, "How Covid-19 Makes Teaching Reading Harder," 28 Dec. 2020 That leaves them with about $200 a month for groceries, utilities and a $50 internet bill — a necessity for her daughter’s schoolwork. — Joseph Pisani, Fortune, "‘We are struggling’: Unemployed Americans face a bleak Christmas," 24 Dec. 2020 The vast majority of teachers say their students lack quiet spaces, adequate technology and high-speed internet and do not have schoolwork help from an adult. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, "L.A. teachers surveyed express dismal views of distance learning," 16 Dec. 2020 However, screen time can be a serious issue that impacts social development, communication skills, schoolwork and many other important areas. — Annie Lane, oregonlive, "Dear Annie: Parents see children’s compliance with cell phone rules slipping away," 25 Nov. 2020 However, screen time can be a serious issue that impacts social development, communication skills, schoolwork and many other important areas. — cleveland, "Dear Annie: How do we crack down on our teen phone usage?," 24 Nov. 2020 That doesn’t mean students are free from schoolwork. — Sorell Grow, The Christian Science Monitor, "Ski resorts expect a busy season. Can they find enough workers?," 19 Nov. 2020

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schoolwork

noun

English Language Learners Definition of schoolwork

: work that is done in classes in a school or given to students to be done at home

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schoolwork

noun

school·work | \ ˈskül-ˌwərk

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: lessons done at school or assigned to be done at home

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