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as a matter of course
as a matter of course
Automatically or as part of a routine or policy. As a matter of course, you must complete your final project in order to receive a passing grade in this class. I lock my car doors as a matter of course whenever I get out of my car—I hardly even notice that I do it anymore.
as a matter of course
normally; as a normal procedure. The nurse takes your temperature as a matter of course. You are expected to make your own bed as a matter of course.
as a matter of course
naturally or automatically Many pet owners lavish affection on their animals as a matter of course.
as a matter of course
if something happens as a matter of course, it happens without people thinking about whether they want it or not I don't think the Welsh language should be taught in schools as a matter of course - if students want to learn it, that's their choice.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Marwin | | MAHR-veen | German |
Jaqueline | | ['dʒækli:n] | |
Juan (1) | | HWAHN (Spanish), JOO-ahn (Manx) | Spanish, Manx |
Suzanne | | soo-ZAHN (French), soo-ZAN (English), suy-ZAHN-nə (Dutch) | French, English, Dutch |
Reto | | - | German (Swiss) |
Magne | | - | Norwegian |