course
noun [C] (CLASSES) /kɔːs/
/kɔːrs/ Definition
A1 a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an exam or qualification: Tim did a three-year course in linguistics at Newcastle. They're going away on a training course next week. I'd like to do (US take) a writing course when I retire.Classes, courses and coursework
(Definition of course noun (CLASSES) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- access course noun
- advanced adjective
- core adjective (IMPORTANT)
- correspondence course noun
- coursework noun
- crash course noun
- degree noun (COURSE)
- grade noun (SCHOOL)
- homework noun
- interdisciplinary adjective
- lesson noun
- masterclass noun
- module noun
- multidisciplinary adjective
- practical noun
- seminar noun
- summer school noun
- Sunday school noun
- syllabus noun
- teach-in noun
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