English · Culture & Society
coursework
/ˈkɔːs.wɜːk/
[/ˈkɔːs.wɜːk/]
work done during a course
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Coursework is the written work and projects students do during a course, which counts towards their final grade. It is separate from exams.
Example
Half of our final mark comes from coursework.
Half of our final mark comes from coursework.
Etymology
From 'course' plus 'work', the work done over a course.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for assessed work completed across a course.