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curriculum
noun
Definition
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
In a sentence
“The national curriculum was revised to place greater emphasis on digital skills and critical thinking.”
Synonyms
syllabuscourse of studyprogramme
Common collocations
- national curriculum
- curriculum design
- curriculum reform
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noun
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noun
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