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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- intransitive verb to be dismissed (from a school or course of study) due to failure to perform up to the minimum standard.
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- verb idiomatic To
fail to finishschool , or a givensubject orcourse , due toacademic shortcomings ;i.e. , to have too manyflunking orfailing grades (marks ). - verb idiomatic (of an educator or institution) To impose failing grades on (a student), often requiring a retaking of the course or academic year.
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