correspondence course

cor·re·spond·ence course

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kawr-uh-spon-duh ns, kor- kawrs, kohrs]
- /ˌkɔr əˈspɒn dəns, ˌkɒr- kɔrs, koʊrs/
- /ˌkɒr.ɪˈspɒn.dəns kɔːs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-uh-spon-duh ns, kor- kawrs, kohrs]
- /ˌkɔr əˈspɒn dəns, ˌkɒr- kɔrs, koʊrs/

Definitions of correspondence course words

countable noun correspondence course A correspondence course is a course in which you study at home, receiving your work by post and sending it back by post. 3
noun correspondence course an educational course conducted by post 3
noun correspondence course a course of instruction provided by a correspondence school. 1

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Origin of correspondence course

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Correspondence course

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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correspondence course popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

correspondence course usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for correspondence course

noun correspondence course

adult education — Adult education is education for adults in a variety of subjects, most of which are practical, not academic. Classes are often held in the evenings.
distance education — education in which students receive instruction over the Internet, from a video, etc., instead of going to school.
distance learning — education in which students receive instruction over the Internet, from a video, etc., instead of going to school.

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