homework
noun
home·work
ˈhōm-ˌwərk 
1
: piecework done at home for pay
2
: an assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period
3
: preparatory reading or research (as for a discussion or a debate)
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She started her algebra homework.
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Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Not about homework help or writing tools, but about emotional attachment.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Kitchen islands, especially those with seating, can function as a casual dining area, an evening homework hub, or a place to entertain while cooking.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Investing in ETFs or mutual funds Investors should do their homework when deciding on which fund to buy.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Homework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homework. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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homework
noun
home·work
ˈhōm-ˌwərk
: work and especially school lessons to be done outside the regular class period
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