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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A year taken off from a person's education, especially between high school and college, often to travel or gain practical experience.

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  • noun A yearlong break from study taken by some students on leaving school before starting university, often spent gaining work experience or travelling

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