syllabus

noun

Definition of syllabusnext
as in survey
a list of the topics or books that will be studied in a course started the first class by going over the syllabus

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Recent Examples of syllabus Mitchell speculated that his class was singled out because his syllabus includes works by August Wilson, the famed African-American playwright, and Nilo Cruz, the Cuban-American playwright who is openly gay. — Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 His syllabus centered on acting exercises and the history of espionage and cults. — Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025 The menu at Meza Malonga, a chic fine-dining spot in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, doubles as a syllabus in geography, and chef Dieuveil Malonga makes an exemplary professor. — Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024 Rather than teaching only cases that highlight traditional business dilemmas and profit-seeking decision-making, business school syllabuses should also include cases that demonstrate complex moral dilemmas and decision-making that takes into account other values and all stakeholders. — Jacqueline Novogratz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2021 See All Example Sentences for syllabus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syllabus
  1. survey
  2. outline
  3. sketch
  4. overview
  5. summary
  6. review
  7. resume
  8. summarization
Noun
  • The results were taken from two separate surveys conducted between Feb. 7 and 14.
    — Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Recent surveys suggest that more businesses are preparing to raise prices and consumers are expecting higher inflation since the president's import taxes began taking effect last month.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of survey
Noun
  • The creamy texture of the crayon prevents the pencil tip from dragging or pulling at the skin, while its high color-payoff leaves behind a fine outline in either Black, Brown or Burgundy.
    — Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • For a full breakdown of the registration process, refer to the outline below: After reaching a sign-up landing page, make sure to input bonus code NEWSWEEK1500.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of outline
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  • In a new interview, Johansson reflected on the dirty joke Che wrote for her significant other to read on the NBC late-night sketch show.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In the end, Gaga delivered one of the silliest entries in recent memory that placed a spotlight on both her and the cast’s gift for niche sketch comedy.
    — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of sketch
Noun
  • Her publication 'Fashion China' (Thames & Hudson, 2015) was the first title to offer an overview of the phenomenon of contemporary Chinese fashion designers.
    — Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Watch this animation below for an overview of the procedure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of overview
Noun
  • For instance, generative AI can help teams with client notes and call summaries.
    — Nikolaus Kimla, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • South-Point asked city hall to shut down two segments of Craig linking Loop 820 to nearby residential neighborhoods — Haynie Street to the east and Putnam Street to the west — allowing its crews to install fiber optic, water and sewer lines beneath the road, according to the city’s project summary.
    — Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of summary
Noun
  • Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • According to the Department of Defense source, there was little oversight of the people conducting the review, which contributed to the mistakes.
    — Fox News, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of review
Noun
  • Indiana Record: 19-13 (10-10 Big Ten) Profile strengths: Zero losses outside Q1, very competitive resume metrics.
    — Tess DeMeyer, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Fed Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month that officials are waiting for Trump’s policies, ranging from tariffs to mass deportations, to show up clearly in the economic data before central bankers can determine whether to keep rates unchanged, resume cutting, or hike again.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of resume
Noun
  • Apple Intelligence on the iPad Air offers generative AI photo editing, and the usual summarization or rewriting texts.
    — Ben Sin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The other big change is the introduction of Apple Intelligence, which gives users a combination of on-device and on-cloud AI tools that are integrated into everything from writing and summarization features to photo enhancers and image generators.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of summarization

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