PRACTICUM

Etymology

Noun

practicum (plural practicums or practica)

(US) A college course designed to give a student supervised practical knowledge of a subject previously studied theoretically.

(US) A science exam in which students are questioned about specimens or other objects placed in front of them.

Synonyms

• (college course): work placement (British)

Source: Wiktionary



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