No. 307 in Russian
курс
"Курс" in English means "course," "rate," or "direction," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Я записался на курс по программированию.
I enrolled in a programming course.
Here, 'курс' means 'course', referring to a series of lessons or a class to learn a particular subject.
Курс доллара сегодня вырос.
The dollar exchange rate has increased today.
In this sentence, 'курс' stands for 'exchange rate', referring to the value of one currency in comparison to another.
Группа обсуждала курс развития компании.
The group discussed the company's development strategy.
Here, 'курс' is used in the sense of 'direction' or 'strategy', referring to a planned route or course of action.
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