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   Course

   /kôrs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river: "the road adopts a tortuous course along the coast" Similar routewaytrackdirectiontackpathlinejourneyitinerarychanneltrailtrajectoryflight pathbearingheadingorbitcircuitbeatroundrun
   • ▪ the way in which something progresses or develops: "the course of history" Similar progressiondevelopmentprogressadvanceadvancementevolutionunfoldingflowmovementcontinuitysequenceordersuccessionrisemarchfurtheranceforwardingproceeding
   • ▪ a procedure adopted to deal with a situation: "my decision had seemed to be the wisest course open to me at the time" Similar plan (of action)course of actionmethod of workingMOline of actionprocessprocedurepracticeapproachtechniquestylemannerwaymeansmode of behaviormode of conductmethodologysystempolicystrategyprogramformularegimenmodus operandirare:praxis
   • 2. a dish, or a set of dishes served together, forming one of the successive parts of a meal: "guests are offered a choice of main course" Similar dishmenu item
   • 3. an area of land set aside and prepared for racing, golf, or another sport. Similar trackracetrackracecoursecircuitgroundstadiumspeedwayvelodromeroutetrailcircusrare:cirque
   • 4. a series of lectures or lessons in a particular subject, typically leading to a qualification: "a business studies course" Similar program of studycourse of studyeducational programset of lecturescurriculumsyllabusscheduleclasseslecturesstudies
   • ▪ a series of repeated treatments or doses of medication: "the doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics" Similar programseriessequencesystemscheduleregimen
   • 5. a continuous horizontal layer of brick, stone, or other material in a building. Similar layerthicknessstratumseamveinbandbed
   • 6. a pursuit of game (especially hares) with greyhounds by sight rather than scent.
   • 7. the lowest sail on a square-rigged mast.
   • 8. a set of adjacent strings on a guitar, lute, etc., tuned to the same note.

   verb

   • 1. (of liquid) move without obstruction; flow: "tears were coursing down her cheeks" Similar flowpourracestreamrunrushgushpumpmovecascadefloodsurgesweeprollinformal:sloosh
   • 2. pursue (game, especially hares) with greyhounds using sight rather than scent: "many of the hares coursed escaped unharmed" Similar huntchasepursuestalkrun downrun aftergive chase tofollowtracktrailshadowhounddoginformal:tail

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French cours, from Latin cursus, from curs- ‘run’, from the verb currere.

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   Define Course. A course is a series of educational lessons or lectures on a particular subject, typically leading to a qualification or certification. It can be a single module or a series of modules that are designed to teach specific skills or knowledge.

3. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 33443meaning - What is the difference between taking courses ...

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   Jul 9, 2011 · 10 Answers. Sorted by: 34. +50. The uses and meanings of 'course', 'class' and 'lesson' vary considerably between North American English and British English. North American English. course. This means a series of classes, on a particular subject, usually lasting a whole semester or year.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › course_n1course, n.¹ & adv.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   Jul 31, 2023 · There are 55 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word course, 18 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcourse verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of course verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › course of studyCourse of study Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Mar 19, 2024 · 1. : curriculum. 2. : course sense 4a. Examples of course of study in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web These typically enjoy a good deal of independence to define their courses of study and requirements as well as research practices for their constituent disciplines.

7. thecontentauthority.com › blog › training-vs-courseTraining vs Course: Fundamental Differences Of These Terms

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   Define Course. A course is a structured program of study that is designed to teach a specific subject or skill. It is a set of lessons or lectures that are delivered by an instructor or a teacher. The purpose of a course is to provide individuals with a comprehensive understanding of a subject or a skill.

8. www.edglossary.org › curriculumCurriculum Definition - The Glossary of Education Reform

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   Aug 12, 2015 · Curriculum. LAST UPDATED: 08.12.15. The term curriculum refers to the lessons and academic content taught in a school or in a specific course or program. In dictionaries, curriculum is often defined as the courses offered by a school, but it is rarely used in such a general sense in schools.