Homework/ˈhəʊmwɜːrk/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Deadline Implied Homework implies a deadline by which tasks must be completed. My history homework is due next Wednesday. Pro Tip 2/3Subject Specific Homework is often specific to a particular subject being studied. We have to read five poems for our literature homework. Pro Tip 3/3Performance Indicator Teachers use homework to evaluate a student's understanding and progress. Our teacher checks our homework every week to monitor our progress.