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noun
A week during a university's term where no teaching takes place, generally so that students may prepare for tests.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, UK
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noun
A mid-term break.
A spring break; often specifically the March break.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada
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noun
A mid-term break.
A harvest break.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From reading + week. From every class period of the school day during the school week being a reading period, where students read their notes and self-revised class material in preparation for assessments.
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