education
noun
ed·u·ca·tion
ˌe-jə-ˈkā-shən 
1
2
: the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools
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Examples of education in a Sentence
The school is devoted to the education of children with reading difficulties.
She received her education at private schools.
The applicants had comparable educations.
She earned her master's degree in education.
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The foundation aimed to provide opportunities for young people through education, regardless of their economic background.
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Adam England, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
College Station is a pioneer in education in the Lone Star State, being home to its first public university, Texas A&M, which opened in 1876 and continues to have a significant impact on life here.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024
Eighteen percent said such education should begin in elementary school, 20% said middle school and 22% said high school.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
So far, according to public records, the county has spent more than $700,000 on outreach, education and other efforts.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
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Adam England, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
College Station is a pioneer in education in the Lone Star State, being home to its first public university, Texas A&M, which opened in 1876 and continues to have a significant impact on life here.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024
Eighteen percent said such education should begin in elementary school, 20% said middle school and 22% said high school.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
So far, according to public records, the county has spent more than $700,000 on outreach, education and other efforts.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
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education
noun
ed·u·ca·tion
ˌej-ə-ˈkā-shən
1
a
: the action or process of educating or of being educated
b
: knowledge, skill, and development gained from study or practice
2
: the field of study that deals mainly with methods and problems of teaching
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