pensum — meaning in English

English meaning

• homework noun Schoolwork assigned to be done outside of class.
• job noun A paid position of regular employment.
• peso noun The unit of currency used in several Latin American countries and the Philippines.
• quota noun A fixed share or amount that someone is required, allowed, or expected to reach.
• task noun A specific piece of work that needs to be done.

Senses

pensum is used for these senses in English:

• homework (literally, now, _, rare) Any work that is done at home; housework.
• peso (historical) A former unit of currency in Spain and Spain's colonies, worth 8 reales; the Spanish dollar.
• quota A prescribed number or percentage that may serve as, for example, a maximum, a minimum, or a goal.

homework — full definition

1. noun Schoolwork assigned to be done outside of class.
2. noun Preparatory research or study done before a meeting, decision, or task.

job — full definition

1. noun A paid position of regular employment.
2. noun A particular task or piece of work to be done.
3. noun Informal for a robbery or heist.
4. noun A corrupt or self-serving act carried out under the appearance of official duty.
5. verb To work irregularly, taking on individual pieces of paid work.

Related Latin words