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   education

   /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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2. www.dictionary.com › browse › educationEDUCATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEDUCATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EDUCATION definition: 1. the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that…. Learn more.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › educationEducation | Definition, Development, History, Types, & Facts

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Education is a discipline that is concerned with methods of teaching and learning in schools or school-like environments as opposed to various nonformal and informal means of socialization (e.g., rural development projects and education through parent-child relationships).

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EducationEducation - Wikipedia

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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.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › educationEducation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EDUCATION is the action or process of educating or of being educated; also : a stage of such a process. How to use education in a sentence.