ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Educated

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Educated is an adjective meaning Having attained a level of higher education, such as a college degree.

Meaning

Having attained a level of higher education, such as a college degree.

More Meanings

  1. Based on relevant information.
  2. Knowledgeable.
  3. simple past and past participle of educate

Example Sentences

an educated guess
an educated opinion
She cast an educated eye over the antiques.
No matter what strategies you employ as you dissect each multiple-choice question and arrive at an educated answer, remember that you are looking for the best response, not only a correct one.

Synonyms for educated

Depending on context, synonyms include informed, knowledgeable, enlightened, knowing, instructed, lettered.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include numerate, lettered, literate, learned, well-read, knowledgeable.

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