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syllabus

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɪɫəbəs// UK //sˈɪlæbəs// syl·labus

n. a list of the topics and books you will study in a specific school subject or course.

n. an outline or summary of the topics to be covered in an academic course, often including assessment dates and required reading.


SIMPLE

The teacher handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

CONTEXTUAL

According to the syllabus, we have a midterm exam in the third week of October.

COMPLEX

The department revised the undergraduate syllabus to include more contemporary literature and diverse perspectives, ensuring the curriculum remained relevant to modern students.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form is typically 'syllabuses', though the Latinate 'syllabi' is also common in academic contexts.

Pitfall

the syllabus of the schoolthe curriculum of the schoolA syllabus refers to a single course or subject; use 'curriculum' for the entire set of subjects taught at a school.

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