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
- Based on relevant information.
- Knowledgeable.
- 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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