Suppose a class is not held at the scheduled time and the teacher decides to hold another class at a later time to compensate for that. What would this "compensatory session" be called? (is that the right word?)
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Hi, I believe it's called 'a make-up class' , since it is to make up the time that was lost. Clive
— Clive
Hi, I believe it's called 'a make-up class' , since it is to make up the time that was lost.
Clive
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Hi, But a makeup class can also mean a class in which makeup is taught, can't it? Yes. But if your math teacher talks about a make-up class, I doubt that he or she is talking about cosmetics. Context is everything.
How about "rescheduled lesson"? Yes, that's fine, just a bit less casual.