Carnegie unit en · NOUN
Etymology
Used since 1906. Derives from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, which was itself named after Andrew Carnegie.
Meanings
- (US) A standard measure of academic credit, based on the amount of time spent in class, rather than the mastery of the material, representing 120 hours of instructional contact time over the course of a year.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Unit | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Carnegie units | Number=Plur | lexicographic |