practicum

American  

[prak-ti-kuhm] / ˈpræk tɪ kəm /

noun

1. (in a college or university) the part of a course consisting of practical work in a particular field.

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Etymology

Origin of practicum

1900–05; < Latin, neuter of prācticus practic

Example Sentences

The proposal was part of a bail reform practicum within the criminal justice program at the law school.

From Fox News • Jan. 24, 2022

You also might have to write a dissertation, thesis or complete a final project, which may coincide with the next step – the practicum or internship stage.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2021

Utilizing graduate students fulfilling practicum hours helped keep program costs low, but White said there were remaining expenses of $50 per child.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2021

I want to do right by my marginalized students and I also need to do well in my practicum and hope that Joe can provide a good reference for a teaching job next year.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2021

While the presentations made by the TEI advocates contained no practicum, their discussion focused on the value of the finished product, what the European Community calls reusability, but what may also be termed durability.

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