Syllabus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪləbəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Syllabus is a noun meaning (education) A summary of topics which will be covered during an academic course, or a text or lecture.
Meaning
(education) A summary of topics which will be covered during an academic course, or a text or lecture.
More Meanings
- (law) The headnote of a reported case; the brief statement of the points of law determined prefixed to a reported case.
Example Sentences
‘I checked online for a beginner syllabus,’ she say. ‘A syllabus is a plan for how we would work, what I can teach you.’
In the first half of the year, teachers attended the training workshop for the new K-10 Chinese syllabus. In July, almost all the teachers attended the teacher training courses provided by OCAC.
Word Forms
- syllabi
- syllabuses
Synonyms for syllabus
Depending on context, synonyms include program, curriculum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include curriculum, program, manual, agenda, synopsis, overview.
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