education
noun
ed·u·ca·tion
ˌe-jə-ˈkā-shən 
1
a
: the action or process of teaching or of being or becoming educated
If we fail to adequately invest in the education of our young people then we set ourselves up for the continued negative consequences that we are currently experiencing in our city.—
Robin P. Cooper
Robin P. Cooper
also
: a stage of such a process see also adult education, continuing education, higher education, physical education, sex education, special education
b
: the knowledge and development resulting from the process of learning or being taught
a person of little education
There are lots of places where you can acquire education and skills for free or cheap …—Brooke Allen
Brooke Allen2
: the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools
She earned a master's degree in education.
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 charitable organization funded by the Johnson & Johnson heiress is known for gifts to education, health and civic projects.
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—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education. Accessed 7 Nov. 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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