Meaning: Educational materials used in a course.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The course ware included videos and quizzes.

Category: Education › Materials

Synonyms:

• educational materials
• learning resources

Meaning: Assignments and projects completed as part of a course.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her course work was graded highly.

Category: Education › Assignments

Synonyms:

• assignments
• projects

Meaning: abbreviation for 'Continuing Professional Education'

Part of speech: noun

Example: She completed her CPE requirements this year.

Category: Education › Professional Development

Meaning: to fill something tightly or to study intensively

Part of speech: verb

Example: He had to cram for the exam last minute.

Category: Education › Studying

Synonyms:

• stuff
• pack

Antonyms:

• empty
• unpack

Meaning: a person who studies intensively in a short time

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a crammer who prepares for exams at the last minute.

Category: Education › Studying

Synonyms:

• studier
• learner

Meaning: A short, intensive course on a particular subject.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I took a crash course in Spanish before my trip.

Category: Education

Synonyms: intensive course

Meaning: A place where children are cared for during the day, often referred to as a nursery or daycare.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She took her child to the crèche while she worked.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• nursery
• daycare

Meaning: A qualification or achievement used to indicate suitability for a job or task.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She presented her credentials at the interview.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• qualification
• certification

Meaning: Documents or qualifications proving a person's abilities.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His credentials were impressive for the position.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• qualifications
• certifications

Meaning: A unit of measurement for academic credit, typically representing one hour of class per week.

Part of speech: noun

Example: This course is worth three credit hours.

Category: Education

Synonyms: academic credit

Meaning: a standard by which something is judged

Part of speech: noun

Example: The main criterion for the job is experience.

Category: Education › Assessment

Synonyms:

• standard
• measure

Antonyms:

• exception
• anomaly

Meaning: involving multiple subjects or areas of study

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The project was cross-curricular, combining science and art.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• interdisciplinary
• integrated

Meaning: A reference from one part of a document to another.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cross-reference helps you find related information.

Category: Education › Research

Synonyms: reference

Meaning: To refer to another source for additional information.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The document cross-refers to the appendix for more details.

Category: Education › Research

Synonyms: refer

Meaning: a young member of the Boy Scouts

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cub scout learned about teamwork.

Category: Education › Youth Organizations

Synonyms:

• young scout
• boy scout

Meaning: Refined and well-educated; developed through education and experience.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is a cultivated individual with a love for the arts.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• refined
• educated

Antonyms:

• uncultured
• ignorant

Meaning: Understanding and appreciation of cultural differences.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cultural awareness is important in a globalized world.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• cultural sensitivity
• cultural competence

Meaning: The feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Moving to a new country can lead to culture shock.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• disorientation
• confusion

Meaning: Characterized by refined taste and manners; educated.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is a cultured individual who enjoys classical music.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• refined
• sophisticated

Antonyms:

• uncultured
• crude

Meaning: With honor; used to denote a degree awarded with honors.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: She graduated cum laude from university.

Category: Education

Meaning: The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The curriculum includes mathematics, science, and literature.

Category: Education › Teaching

Synonyms:

• syllabus
• course outline

Meaning: Written with flowing strokes, often used in handwriting.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She wrote her name in cursive on the card.

Category: Education › Writing

Synonyms:

• script
• joined-up writing

Antonyms: print

Meaning: A colloquial term for the teaching profession.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He spent many years at the chalk face before becoming a principal.

Category: Education › Teaching

Meaning: A UK-based organization that provides vocational qualifications.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She received her diploma from the City and Guilds Institute.

Category: Education › Vocational Training

Meaning: A method of language teaching that emphasizes interaction and communication.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The communicative approach focuses on real-life communication.

Category: Education › Language Teaching

Meaning: a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Oxford University.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She earned her D Phil in history.

Category: Education › Degrees

Synonyms: PhD

Meaning: an acronym for 'Dental Admission Test'

Part of speech: noun

Example: She studied hard for the DAT.

Category: Education › Examinations

Meaning: A service that provides care for young children during the day.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She takes her child to day care while she works.

Category: Education › Childcare

Synonyms: child care

Meaning: A place where young children are cared for during the day.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She works at a day nursery.

Category: Education › Childcare

Synonyms: childcare center

Meaning: A student who attends school during the day but does not board.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a day pupil at the local school.

Category: Education

Synonyms: day student

Meaning: A system allowing employees to take time off work for education or training.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is on day release to attend college.

Category: Education › Workplace Training

Synonyms: educational leave

Meaning: A school where students attend during the day and do not board.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She goes to a day school in her neighborhood.

Category: Education

Synonyms: daytime school

Meaning: A student who attends school during the day but does not board.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a day student at the university.

Category: Education

Synonyms: day pupil

Meaning: A boy who attends a boarding school but goes home each day.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a dayboy and returns home after classes.

Category: Education

Synonyms: commuter student

Meaning: A girl who attends a boarding school but goes home each day.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a daygirl and enjoys her time at home.

Category: Education

Synonyms: commuter student

Meaning: A senior official in a college or university.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dean oversees the academic programs.

Category: Education › Administration

Synonyms:

• administrator
• director

Meaning: The office or position of a dean.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She works in the deanery of the university.

Category: Education › Administration

Synonyms:

• administration
• office

Meaning: A list of students recognized for high academic achievement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made the dean's list for her excellent grades.

Category: Education › Academic Achievement

Synonyms:

• honor roll
• academic list

Meaning: Devoted to a task or purpose.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is a dedicated teacher who cares about his students.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• committed
• devoted

Meaning: The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her dedication to her work is admirable.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• commitment
• devotion