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semesterization

semesterization is the alternative form of semesterisation.

Meaning of semesterisation

Noun

semesterisation (uncountable)

  1. (Ireland, UK) The division of the academic year into (typically two) semesters with exams after each, as opposed to (typically three) terms with exams only after the final term of the year
    • Extra-curricular activities in Galway have also taken a body blow with the recent introduction of a semesterisation system into the Arts faculty. This American-inspired structure means second and third year students sit exams shortly after Christmas and in May/June.1988 August 29, Eilis Ward, “Changing times in the West”, in The Irish Times, Dublin, page 17 (Lifestyles Supplement: Going to College)

Questions about semesterization

What is semesterization the alternative form of?
Semesterization is the alternative form of semesterisation.

Words near semesterization in the dictionary

  1. semester school
  2. semester schools
  3. semestered
  4. semestering
  5. semesterisation
  6. semesterization
  7. semesterly
  8. semesters
  9. semestral
  10. semestre
  11. semestres

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