Courses: meaning, definitions and examples

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courses

[ ˈkɔːrsɪz ]

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education

Series of lectures or lessons on a particular subject, typically leading to a qualification.

Synonyms

classes, lessons, modules

Examples of usage

She is taking courses in economics and mathematics.
The university offers a wide range of courses in science and technology.

^{Context #2}

sports

A full round of play in a golf tournament.

Synonyms

hole, round

Examples of usage

He played a great course and finished under par.
The final course of the championship was very challenging.

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direction

To move along a path or route.

Synonyms

flow, run, travel

Examples of usage

The river courses through the valley.
The road courses around the mountain.

Translations

Translations of the word "courses" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cursos

🇮🇳 पाठ्यक्रम

🇩🇪 Kurse

🇮🇩 kursus

🇺🇦 курси

🇵🇱 kursy

🇯🇵 コース

🇫🇷 cours

🇪🇸 cursos

🇹🇷 kurslar

🇰🇷 코스

🇸🇦 دورات

🇨🇿 kurzy

🇸🇰 kurzy

🇨🇳 课程

🇸🇮 tečaji

🇮🇸 námskeið

🇰🇿 курстар

🇬🇪 კურსები

🇦🇿 kurslar

🇲🇽 cursos

Word origin

The word 'courses' originated from the Old French word 'cours', which means 'a running'. The term evolved over time to refer to a series of academic lectures or lessons on a particular subject. In sports, 'courses' expanded to include a full round of play in a golf tournament. The verb form developed from the concept of 'flowing' or 'moving along a path'.

See also: coursebook, discourse, intercourse.