syllabus (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪləbəs/
Definition
A brief outline or summary of the main points of a subject, lecture, or course of study.
Examples
The professor distributed the syllabus on the first day of the semester.
Students can find the course syllabus on the university's online portal.
The syllabus includes a detailed schedule of readings and assignments.
How to Use syllabus
- syllabus for (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating the subject or course the syllabus pertains to. — "This is the syllabus for our introductory physics class."
- on the syllabus (prepositional phrase)
- Included as part of the planned course content. — "The reading material is on the syllabus for next week."
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