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noun
A unit for measuring the amount of academic studies of which exact definition varies by learning institution. Typically, there is a minimum number of course credits required as a precondition for graduation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: academics
Topics: education
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
recognition by a college or university that a course of studies has been successfully completed; typically measured in semester hours
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: credit
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: attainment
Narrower terms: semester hour, credit hour
History
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Across languages
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