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
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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Punnam Raju Manthena, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Despite the state board approval of a lottery admissions at vocational schools, some business and vocational education advocates opposed to the change met Tuesday to discuss a legislative block, expanding seats and more steps forward.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
The biggest jumps in donations were in giving to public society (such as the United Way) benefit, 16.1%; international affairs, 14.3%; and education, 9.9%.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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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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