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practicum

prac·ti·cum [ práktikəm ] (plural prac·ti·cums)


noun 
Definition:
 
North America work experience as part of study: a period of work for practical experience as part of an academic course

[Early 20th century. < late Latin, form of practicus "active, practical" < Greek praktikos (see practice)]
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