Definitions for homework
ˈhoʊmˌwɜrkhome·work

Princeton's WordNet(3.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. homework, prep, preparation(noun)

   preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

GCIDE(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. homework(n.)

   Paid work done at home, especially piecework.

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1. homework(Noun)

   Work that is done at home, especially school exercises set by a teacher.

   You must do your homework before you can watch television.

2. homework(Noun)

   Preliminary or preparatory work, such as research.

   The speaker had certainly done his homework before delivering the lecture.

Freebase(5.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Homework

   Homework, or homework assignment, refers to tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed outside of class. Common homework assignments may include a quantity or period of reading to be performed, writing or typing to be completed, problems to be solved, a school project to be built, or other skills to be practiced.

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'homework' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2123

How to pronounce homework?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say homework in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of homework in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of homework in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of homework in a Sentence

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger:

   While the parents are working, five days a week – they (ASAS) offer homework assistance, tutoring, and help with learning a second language.

2. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush:

   I see a problem and I accept responsibility and try to fix things. I don't try to say the dog ate my homework or there's -- you know, someone else's fault.

3. Doug Larson:

   Home computers are being called upon to perform many new functions, including the consumption of homework formerly eaten by the dog.

4. Deanna Milford:

   It helps because, like I saideverything is done and the kids, when they get home, all I have to do is get them ready for bed, the homework part is already done, so that’s better for me.

5. Pope Francis:

   I would like to give you some homework. Can I do that? It is a simple request, but very important, please don't forget to pray for me, so that I can share with many people the joy of Jesus.

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