syllabus

/ˈsɪləbəs/

Meanings

noun

A summary of topics which will be covered during an academic course, or a text or lecture.

Examples :

"The professor gave us the syllabus on the first day of class, outlining all the topics we would study this semester. "

education writing

noun

The headnote of a reported case; the brief statement of the points of law determined prefixed to a reported case.

Examples :

"The syllabus of the court case stated that the defendant was not liable for damages. "

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Related Words

outlining verb

/ˈaʊtˌlaɪnɪŋ/ /ˈaʊˌtlaɪnɪŋ/

To draw an outline of.

"The artist is outlining the cat with a black pencil. "

determined verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the parameters of the history project, specifying the required length and number of sources. "

semester noun

/sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/

Half of a school year or academic year such as fall or spring semester.

"My daughter has a busy schedule this semester, with three classes and a part-time job. "

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

reported verb

/ɹəˈpoːtəd/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪd/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɪd/

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

"The student reported the missing book to the librarian. "

summary noun

/ˈsʌməɹi/

An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.

"The teacher gave a summary of the chapter's key points before the test. "

headnote noun

/ˈhɛdˌnoʊt/ /ˈhɛdˌnoʊɾ/

A summary of the relevant aspects of a legal case, usually found at the beginning of a case report.

"Before reading the entire court case, the lawyer quickly reviewed the headnote to understand the main issues and the judge's decision. "

prefixed verb

/priːˈfɪkst/ /ˌpriːˈfɪkst/

To determine beforehand; to set in advance.

"The teacher prefixed the rules for the class project, ensuring everyone understood the requirements before they started working. "

academic noun

/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

(usually capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist.

"Professor Davies, a noted academic, explained the philosophical ideas of Plato to her students. "

defendant adjective

/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.

"The defendant posture in the argument was clearly defensive. "

covered verb

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "