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curricula

noun

variants also curriculums
plural of curriculum
as in courses
formal the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc. the undergraduate curriculum The college has a liberal arts curriculum.

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Recent Examples of curricula The academy idea remains in its formative stages but is likely to include curricula that cover human and non-human spaceflight operations, ground control operations, space vehicle design, orbital debris mitigation, and related disciplines. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 The postsecondary programs include curriculums for HVAC certification, massage therapy, nursing assistants, phlebotomy, solar energy technician and semiconductor cleanroom operator, among other concentrations. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 The agency recommended 71 wide-ranging topics for medical schools to consider adding to curriculums. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 27 July 2026 Universities built entire curricula in intercultural communication. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Vladimir Putin has established a Presidential Commission on AI and changed national curricula to emphasize the technology. — Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026 Unlike the main Nation's Report Card test for fourth and eighth graders, which is updated regularly with new skills to reflect changing curricula, the long-term test has stayed largely the same since the 1970s. — ABC News, 10 June 2026 Unlike the main Nation’s Report Card test for fourth- and eighth-graders, which is updated regularly with new skills to reflect changing curricula, the long-term test has stayed largely the same since the 1970s. — Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 The reframing of continuous education as maintenance rather than a single milestone also applies to the traditional thinking around the way schools and curriculums are designed and built. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curricula
  1. courses
  2. institutes
  3. seminars
  4. classes
Noun
  • The menu consisted of three courses and dessert, along with appetizers from six local restaurants.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The courses must be broad enough to count as introductory surveys— no special topics or advanced studies may qualify—and restrictions govern who can craft and run them.
    — Mark Bauerlein, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of courses
Noun
  • Rival Samsung Electronics collaborates with institutes such as Yonsei University, the Korea Advanced Institute for Science and Technology, as well as the Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology.
    — Lim Hui Jie,Miko Jang, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Countries typically built these large-scale computers at their national institutes to make scientific breakthroughs and attain economic leadership, while also deploying them for national security measures.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of institutes
Noun
  • This year, the August days were filled with live podcasts and seminars, ranging from football analytics to responsible gaming.
    — Chad Millman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Apprisen Learn More Highlights Founded in 1955, Apprisen offers budgeting workshops, debt management plans, credit counseling, housing seminars and bankruptcy education in person and online.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • Credit counseling organizations also offer free or low-cost classes and programs addressing topics like bankruptcy, credit card debt, mortgages, foreclosure, student loans and small business loans.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Yoga classes and open-air cinema nights are also held in this appealing rooftop space.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of classes

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“Curricula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curricula. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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