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

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

The practice also plans to invest in continuing education, including advanced trainings and international learning opportunities for providers. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Responding to calls for improved nutrition education for physicians, these stores could partner with city hospitals to provide continuing education to clinicians. — Marian Flaxman, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

That is part of the 40 hours of continuing education that social workers need for the renewal of their first license. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for continuing education

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