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dropout

/ˈdrɒp.ɔʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does dropout mean?

noun, verb

A person who has left school or college without completing their studies. To stop attending classes or a course of study.

Example

"The dropout rate at the university was higher than expected, with many students struggling to cope with the workload."

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