school work done out of lessons, esp at home any preparatory study work done at home for pay
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home•work /ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Educationschoolwork assigned to be done outside the classroom:complaining about too much homework.
- thorough study of a subject by way of preparation:You'd better do your homework for the next committee meeting.
home•work
(hōm′wûrk′),USA pronunciation n.
- Educationschoolwork assigned to be done outside the classroom (distinguished from classwork).
- Businesspaid work done at home, as piecework.
- thorough preparatory study of a subject:to do one's homework for the next committee meeting.
- home + work 1675–85
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