Standard Lemma guide

K-12

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Canada, US: /ˌkheɪ̯ θɹu ˈtwɛlv/
  • Philippines: /ˌkeɪ̯ t̪u ˈt̪wɛlv/
  • rhymes with -ɛlv

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noun

Meaning 1

Kindergarten through 12th grade (US) / grade 12 (Canada and the Philippines).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, Philippines, US, uncountable

Topics: education

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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