noun
Meaning 1
A removal of weeds.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
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weedout
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noun
Meaning 2
A class that is difficult or requires great effort, and thus may cause less able or less dedicated students to withdraw.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: attributive, countable, informal, uncountable
Topics: education
Examples
- a weedout class
- a weedout course
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Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
A deverbal from weed out.