homework
Pronunciation:
/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk//ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/noun
Definitions
Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.
Example: You must do your homework before you can watch television.
Preliminary or preparatory work, such as research.
Example: The speaker had certainly done his homework before delivering the lecture.
Housework.