drop-out

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of leaving or dropping out of a school, college, or university before completing one's education.

  - "He had to drop out of college due to financial reasons."
  - "Many students drop out of high school each year."
  - "Her brother dropped out of medical school to pursue a career in music."

• Noun

  The state or condition of having left or been expelled from an educational institution.

  - "The drop-out rate for the school was alarmingly high."
  - "The drop-outs were encouraged to return to complete their education."
  - "The drop-out's lack of a degree hindered his job prospects."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drop-out
out , about , scout , shout

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Variants

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dropout , dropouts , drop out , dropped out , dropping out , drops out , drop out of sight , dropped out of sight , dropping out of sight , drops out of sight

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Etymology

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Drop-out is a compound word formed from 'drop' meaning to let fall or leave suddenly and 'out' meaning outside or away.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dropout' was first used in the United States in the 1920s to describe students who left school before graduating.

2. According to a 2019 report, the global dropout rate for higher education is estimated to be around 50%.

3. Some famous dropouts include Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dropping out: The act of leaving an educational institution before completing one's education.

2. Dropout rate: The percentage of students who leave an educational institution before completing their education.

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Culture

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Drop-outs are often stigmatized in society and face challenges in finding employment and social acceptance. However, there are also successful individuals who have dropped out of school and gone on to achieve great things.

How to Memorize "drop-out"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a student packing up their belongings and leaving the school campus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'drop-out' with the image of a student leaving an educational institution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Donkeys Often Prefer Apples, But Oranges Ultimately Taste Better' to remember that 'Dropouts' Often Pursue Alternative Careers, But Ultimately Find Success.

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