school year

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Thân thiện

The new school year begins in September.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The period of time each year when the school is open and people are studying: A school year is the annual cycle of academic sessions, typically beginning in late summer or autumn and ending in the following spring or summer, during which formal instruction is provided.

Usage

• The term "school year" is used to refer to the complete academic calendar, which may be divided into terms, semesters, or quarters. It is distinct from the calendar year.
• It is commonly used in educational contexts when discussing schedules, planning, or academic progress.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new school year begins in September.
  • She completed all her required courses in one school year.
  • The school year is divided into two semesters.

Advanced Usage

• "academic year": A formal synonym often used in university and college contexts.
  • The academic year at the university runs from October to June.

Variants and Related Words

• School term (n): A distinct period within the school year, such as a semester or quarter.
  • The fall school term is usually the busiest.

Synonyms

• Academic year: The period of the year during which students attend school or university.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the period of time each year when the school is open and people are studying

Từ đồng nghĩa

• academic year