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clinic

clinic

38 3.3
A short class where people get advice and training to improve a skill
  • noun
  • /ˈklɪnɪk/
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  • Sharon showed elevated scores when she attended the academic clinic four days in a row.
  • attend a clinic
  • workshops and clinics
  • coaching clinic

My clinic was built was like a lifestyle clinic teaching people how to live a lifestyle to build health.

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Examples

  • Both students were referred to a summer academic clinic for difficulties surrounding reading fluency.

    Academic text (2015)
  • In our clinic, when people learn to change their diets, they're replacing the meat with healthier foods, their health rebounds.

  • This will serve as a clinic, specifically for treating patients.

  • Our grade eight science teacher runs tech lab clinics for students to complete their design challenges.

    Academic text (2012)
  • We have an amazing lineup of clinics and workshops scheduled, and there is still time to register!

    Academic text (2015)
  • The students attended the clinic Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Marianne Frostig operated her own educational clinic in Los Angeles.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Health centers also might consider creating specialized multidisciplinary clinics for diabetics to better tailor services around T2D patient needs.

    Academic text (2017)
  • During the summer, the community center hosts a basketball clinic where young athletes can improve their skills.

  • The writing clinic offered personalized feedback to help students enhance their essays before submission.

Synonyms

meeting
vsclinic
1.0

A group of people who come together for a planned purpose or to be social

is specifically a session for giving training or remedial instruction
briefing
vsclinic
368 3.7

A meeting where someone gives instructions and information before a task

offers longer training and remedial instruction not just pre-task information
seminar
vsclinic
209 3.7

A small class where people discuss a topic with a teacher

focuses more on practical training than group discussion
colloquium
vsclinic
2 8.1

An academic meeting where people present and discuss research

focuses on practical training and remedial instruction instead of research talks
1 2.8

A session where players practice and improve basketball skills with coaches

offers instruction across subjects, not only sport-specific coaching
baseball clinic
vsclinic
  • US
1 3.1

A meeting where players learn baseball skills from coaches

offers instruction across subjects, not only sport-specific coaching
hockey clinic
vsclinic
1 3.9

An event where hockey players get coaching to improve their skills

offers instruction across subjects, not only sport-specific coaching
preceptorial
vsclinic
  • Specialized
9.9

A small class led by a tutor to discuss readings

is about practical training or remedial instruction rather than university class

Compounds

A session where players practice and improve basketball skills with coaches

1 3.1

A meeting where players learn baseball skills from coaches

An event where hockey players get coaching to improve their skills

eye clinic
  • Specialized
2.4

A place where eye doctors check and treat eyes

A place that gives special help to people who have trouble reading

How Intensive

crash course
17 3.4
clinic
38 3.3
workshop
175 3.3
seminar
209 3.7
to lecture
65 3.8

Surface Forms

clinic singular
clinics plural

Etymology

Clinic also means a short, focused class where experts give practical help because the idea moved from medical care to teaching. The same root klinē meaning 'bed' helps you remember that a writing or music clinic is a place for close, practical help to improve a skill.