Homework
WordNet
noun
(1) Preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
WiktionaryText
Noun
- Work that is done at home, especially school exercises set by a teacher.
- You must do your homework before you can watch television.
- Preliminary or preparatory work, such as research.
- The speaker had certainly done his homework before delivering the lecture.
Usage notes
The term is generally used to refer to primary or secondary school assignments as opposed to college-level coursework.