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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Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Nearly one-third of agencies have eliminated prevention, outreach and education staff, meaning fewer survivors are identified early and more cases are likely to escalate to crisis or even homicide, the report says.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The episode and accompanying fashion show were in support of Kelce’s charity, 87 and Running, which empowers disadvantaged youth by providing resources and support to their communities in the areas of education, business, athletics, STEM, and the arts.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 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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