continuing education

noun

: formal courses of study for adult part-time students

Examples of continuing education in a Sentence

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The medical board issued a formal reprimand against Ferguson and ordered him to complete continuing education on safe opioid prescribing within six months. Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026 Further, each of OMWD’s five board members was required to earn a Certificate in Special District Governance by completing continuing education focused on the ethical and efficient management of public resources. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 After the first year, master gardeners must do 25 hours of community volunteer work and complete 12 hours of continuing education. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 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, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuing education

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 May. 2026.

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