take-home
|take-home|
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/ˈteɪkˌhoʊm/
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/ˈteɪkˌhəʊm/
net income or assignment
Etymology
'take-home' originates from the English words 'take' and 'home', where 'take' meant 'to carry' and 'home' referred to one's place of residence.
'take-home' evolved from the phrase 'take home' used in the context of carrying something back to one's residence, eventually becoming a compound adjective and noun in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'to carry something back home', but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to net income and assignments.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an assignment or task given to be completed outside of a formal setting, often at home.
The professor gave us a take-home exam to complete over the weekend.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42