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curriculum
/kəˈrɪk.jʊ.ləm/
[/kəˈrɪk.jʊ.ləm/]
course of study
Advancednoun
Definition
The subjects and content taught in a school, college, or course of study. It outlines what students are expected to learn.
Example
The new curriculum includes coding lessons alongside traditional subjects like history and mathematics.
The new curriculum includes coding lessons alongside traditional subjects like history and mathematics.
Etymology
From Latin 'curriculum' (a running, a course), from 'currere' (to run).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in education and academic planning.