continuing education

noun

: formal courses of study for adult part-time students

Examples of continuing education in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their employment model includes a shorter workweek, pensions, paid leave and support for continuing education. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The nursing home committee requires 36 hours of initial orientation and field training, plus 18 hours of continuing education training yearly. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

These accounts can be used for college expenses, as well as qualified trade education programs and continuing education costs. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Robinson’s defense attorneys suggested lesser penalties could include ordering Ballard to attend a continuing education program or a referral to the state bar association. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for continuing education

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