Meaning of the word "capstone project" in English

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capstone project

US /ˈkæp.stoʊn ˌprɑː.dʒekt/
UK /ˈkæp.stoʊn ˌprɑː.dʒekt/
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Noun

1.

a culminating academic or intellectual experience for students, typically undertaken in the final year of their degree program, that requires them to synthesize and apply knowledge and skills gained throughout their studies

Example:
For their final year, students must complete a capstone project.
The engineering department requires a capstone project for graduation.
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