continuing education

noun

: formal courses of study for adult part-time students

called also adult education

Examples of continuing education in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While one of the youngest fashion schools in Paris, the Institut Français de la Mode offers one of the most varied range of programs across management, design and savoir-faire, plus continuing education. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Some participants earn continuing education credits from Florida International University. — Paula Grieve, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Through the University of Iceland, Gudmannsson launched a continuing education course. — HubSpot, 1 Oct. 2026

Today, Longwood offers comprehensive education programs to the public, from youth classes to continuing education courses in a range of topics, including floral design, landscape design, and conservation and stewardship. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for continuing education

• americanization
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• dehumidification
• demilitarization
• demineralization