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, a Prime for Young Adults subscription offers the same benefits with a six-month free trial for just $69 a year. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026 ProPublica’s examination of training records for Idaho coroners also revealed that many failed to get the hours of continuing education required by state law. Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026 Through a variety of tuition-free courses, SCC’s continuing education ESL classes helped Daghighi, whose native language is Farsi, build confidence in speaking, writing and understanding English. Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026 Additionally, Central Arizona College offers personal enrichment classes, continuing education, and workshops for the community. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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