Swotting: meaning, definitions and examples
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swotting
[ swɒtɪŋ ]
studying
To study intensively, especially for an examination.
Synonyms
cram, mug up, study intensively
Examples of usage
- I have been swotting for my final exams all week.
- She swotted for hours to prepare for the test.
British
A period of study, typically intense and focused, especially in preparation for an examination.
Synonyms
cramming session, intensive study, revision
Examples of usage
- She's in her room having a swot.
- I spent the whole weekend doing a swot for my upcoming exams.
Translations
Translations of the word "swotting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estudar intensamente
🇮🇳 गहन अध्ययन
🇩🇪 intensives Lernen
🇮🇩 belajar intensif
🇺🇦 інтенсивне навчання
🇵🇱 intensywne uczenie się
🇯🇵 猛勉強
🇫🇷 étudier intensivement
🇪🇸 estudiar intensamente
🇹🇷 yoğun ders çalışma
🇰🇷 집중 공부
🇸🇦 الدراسة المكثفة
🇨🇿 intenzivní studium
🇸🇰 intenzívne štúdium
🇨🇳 刻苦学习
🇸🇮 intenzivno učenje
🇮🇸 ákafur lestur
🇰🇿 қарқынды оқу
🇬🇪 გულმოდგინედ სწავლა
🇦🇿 intensiv öyrənmə
🇲🇽 estudiar intensamente
Word origin
The term 'swotting' originated in British English in the early 19th century and was initially used to describe intense studying or cramming sessions. It is believed to have derived from the slang term 'swot,' meaning a person who studies hard or a grind. Over time, 'swotting' has become a common term in British educational settings to refer to intense study sessions, particularly in preparation for exams.