term paper

noun

A substantial research paper written by a student over an academic term or semester which accounts for a large amount of a grade and makes up much of the course.

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Meanings

nounterm paper (plural term papers)

plural term papers

  1. A substantial research paper written by a student over an academic term or semester which accounts for a large amount of a grade and makes up much of the course.
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