homework

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Etymology [edit]

From home +‎ work.

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homework (uncountable)

  1. Work that is done at home, especially school exercises set by a teacher.
    You must do your homework before you can watch television.
  2. Preliminary or preparatory work, such as research.
    The speaker had certainly done his homework before delivering the lecture.

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The term is generally used to refer to primary or secondary school assignments as opposed to college-level coursework.

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