dead week

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Definition von dead week im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

In a college or university, the week immediately preceding finals week

Türkische aussprache

ded wik

Synonyme

swot vac, reading week

Aussprache

/ˈded ˈwēk/ /ˈdɛd ˈwiːk/

Etymologie

() Possibly from the propensity during this period for students to cram for final exams and complete term papers, often resulting in sleep deprivation, increased irritability, and stress. Also possibly from the lack of classes or activities scheduled during this period, in order to allow more study time.