continuing education

noun

: formal courses of study for adult part-time students

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If you're enrolled in high school or continuing education, an Amazon Student subscription offers the same benefits with a 6-month free trial for just $69 a year. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026 Additionally, Central Arizona College offers personal enrichment classes, continuing education, and workshops for the community. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Tabar began quilting 30 years ago after taking a continuing education class in the craft at Palomar College. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 In Stowe, Clymer said that rescuers are required to complete either an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) certification, and to undergo continuing education courses to maintain it. Jayme Moye, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuing education

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of continuing education was in 1927

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“Continuing education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuing%20education. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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