Education

Quick meaning: Education is a noun meaning (uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

Meaning

(uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

More Meanings

1. (countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, especially through formal instruction.
2. (now rare) Upbringing, rearing.

Example Sentences

He has had a classical education.

Good education is essential for a well-run society.

The educations our children receive depend on their economic status.

Nuh-nuh-doin'-duh... Nuh-nuh-doin'-duh... We don't need no education... Yes, you do. You've just used a double negative.

Word Forms

• educations
• educashun
• educamation

Synonyms for education

Depending on context, synonyms include pedagogy, teaching, instruction, training, breeding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include instruction, training, pedagogy, teaching, breeding, instructional.

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