"K-12" meaning in English

See K-12 in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌkʰeɪ̯ θɹu ˈtwɛlv/ [Canada, US], /ˌkeɪ̯ t̪u ˈt̪wɛlv/ [Philippines]
Rhymes: -ɛlv Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} K-12 (uncountable)
  1. (Canada, US, Philippines, education) Kindergarten through 12th grade (US) / grade 12 (Canada and the Philippines). Tags: Canada, Philippines, US, uncountable Categories (topical): Education Synonyms: K through 12, K to 12 [Philippines] Related terms: P-12

Alternative forms

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