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Vocabulary Entry
drop-out
|noun • noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person who leaves a school, course, or activity before finishing it.
Example Sentences
"He was a high school drop-out."
"The program helps drop-outs return to class."
"Many drop-outs later regret leaving early."
N
noun
A sudden decrease or decline in number, level, or performance.
Example Sentences
"There was a drop-out in attendance last month."
"The team saw a drop-out in sales this quarter."
"A drop-out in signal strength caused the interruption."
A
adjective
Related to leaving school or a course before completing it.
Example Sentences
"She joined a drop-out support program."
"He faced drop-out risks in college."
"The school started a drop-out prevention plan."