Teaching
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teaching is a noun meaning Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.
Meaning
Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.
More Meanings
- The profession of educating people; the activity that a teacher does when he/she teaches.
- present participle and gerund of teach
Example Sentences
a teaching assistant
I have found a teaching job.
Many follow the teachings of Confucius.
Teaching has seen continual changes over the past decades.
Word Forms
- teachings
- teachyng
Synonyms for teaching
Depending on context, synonyms include tutelage, precept, pedagogy, instruction, education.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pedagogy, precept, education, instruction, doctrine, religion.
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