Associations to the word «Dropout»

Wiktionary

DROPOUT, noun. Someone who has left an educational institution without completing the course
DROPOUT, noun. One who suddenly leaves anything, or the act of doing so.
DROPOUT, noun. (cycling) The slot in the frame that accepts the axles of the wheels.
DROPOUT, noun. A damaged portion of a tape or disk, causing a brief omission of audio, video, or data.
DROPOUT FACTORIES, noun. Plural of dropout factory
DROPOUT FACTORY, noun. (idiomatic) (US) An underperforming high school, especially with low graduation rates

Dictionary definition

DROPOUT, noun. Someone who quits school before graduation.
DROPOUT, noun. Someone who withdraws from a social group or environment.

Wise words

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