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/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn/

noun
- 1. the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university: "a course of education" Similar teachingschoolingtuitiontutoringinstructionpedagogyandragogycoachingtrainingtutelagedrillingpreparationguidanceindoctrinationinculcationenlightenmentedificationcultivationdevelopmentimprovementbettering
- ▪ the theory and practice of teaching: "colleges of education"
- ▪ a body of knowledge acquired while being educated: "his education is encyclopedic and eclectic" Similar learningknowledgeliteracyschoolingscholarshipenlightenmentcultivationculturerefinementarchaic:lettersOpposite ignorance
- ▪ information about or training in a particular subject: "health education"
- 2. an enlightening experience: "Petrus is a good workman—it is an education to watch him"
Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin educatio(n-), from the verb educare (see educate).
Derivatives
- 1. educationist noun
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the act or process of imparting or acquiring particular knowledge or skills, as for a profession. a degree, level, or kind of schooling: a university education. the result produced by instruction, training, or study: to show one's education. Synonyms: enlightenment, knowledge, learning. the science or art of teaching; pedagogics. education.
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6 days ago · Education is the transmission of culture and knowledge from one generation to another through formal or informal means. Learn about the history, development, types, and facts of education in different cultures and contexts.
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Education is the transmission of knowledge, skills, and character traits and manifests in various forms. Formal education occurs within a structured institutional framework, such as public schools, following a curriculum.
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