continuing education

noun

: formal courses of study for adult part-time students

Examples of continuing education in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brasher, 29, and Cruz, 28, have had quite the continuing education in their six years as a partnership, one at LSU and five as professionals. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026

The continuing education that opens up new views of God to us has no season or registration deadline. — Jenny Sawyer, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time. — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 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

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for continuing education

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