reading week en · NOUN
Etymology
From reading + week. From every class period of the school day during the school week being a reading period, where students read their notes and self-revised class material in preparation for assessments.
Meanings
- (Canada, UK) A week during a university's term where no teaching takes place, generally so that students may prepare for tests.
- (Canada) A mid-term break. ▸ A spring break; often specifically the March break.
- A mid-term break. ▸ A harvest break.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| reading weeks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
cmn 期末週 /期末周 (A week for test preparation during a university's term)