teaching

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noun

teach·​ing ˈtē-chiŋ 

1

: the act, practice, or profession of a teacher

2

: something taught

especially : doctrine

the teachings of Confucius

teaching

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adjective

: of, relating to, used for, or engaged in teaching

a teaching aid

the teaching profession

a teaching assistant

Synonyms

Noun

• education
• instruction
• schooling
• training
• tuition
• tutelage
• tutoring

Examples of teaching in a Sentence

Noun

He went into teaching after college.

a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But the student group objects to the university placing limits on its right to explore the topic more publicly, and to question the church’s teaching on LGBT people. —Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a way for travelers to connect with organic farmers who are looking for help in exchange for a free stay (and some teaching). —Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 17 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1615, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing teaching

• practice teaching
• student teaching
• teaching assistant
• teaching hospital

Kids Definition

teaching

noun

teach·​ing

1

: the act, practice, or profession of a teacher

2

: something taught

especially : doctrine