Noun: homework 'howm,wurk
- Work, such as schoolwork or piecework, that is done at home
"The students had a lot of homework to complete over the weekend";
- school assignment, schoolwork
- [informal] Work performed at home as part of one's regular job, especially in a flexible or remote working arrangement
"With the rise of telecommuting, many employees now do their homework in a dedicated home office"
- Preliminary or preparatory work, such as research
"The speaker had certainly done his homework before delivering the lecture"
Derived forms: homeworks
Type of: assignment
Encyclopedia: Homework