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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During his time with the Idaho Freedom Caucus, the group opposed state funding for higher education and workforce training and supported education savings accounts, often referred to as school vouchers, which would let families use state grants for private education.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2025
The do-gooders care about real issues like public health, education and the environment.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The Sheriff’s Office has already increased education and traffic enforcement on SR-67 and the Poway Sheriff’s traffic division is dedicating more time to patrolling the highway.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
On top of emergency calls, districts must keep up with a range of inspections, maintenance, trainings and public education, D’Ambrogi said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2025
The do-gooders care about real issues like public health, education and the environment.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The Sheriff’s Office has already increased education and traffic enforcement on SR-67 and the Poway Sheriff’s traffic division is dedicating more time to patrolling the highway.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
On top of emergency calls, districts must keep up with a range of inspections, maintenance, trainings and public education, D’Ambrogi said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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