education
noun
ed·u·ca·tion
ˌe-jə-ˈkā-shən 
1
a
: the action or process of teaching or of being or becoming educated
If we fail to adequately invest in the education of our young people then we set ourselves up for the continued negative consequences that we are currently experiencing in our city.—
Robin P. Cooper
Robin P. Cooper
also
: a stage of such a process see also adult education, continuing education, higher education, physical education, special education
b
: the knowledge and development resulting from the process of learning or being taught
a person of little education
There are lots of places where you can acquire education and skills for free or cheap …—Brooke Allen
Brooke Allen2
: the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools
She earned a master's degree in education.
Examples of education in a Sentence
The school is devoted to the education of children with reading difficulties.
She received her education at private schools.
The applicants had comparable educations.
She earned her master's degree in education.
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The bill has been referred to the Senate education committee for consideration.
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These programs give preference to younger applicants who have advanced education and specialized skills, especially in healthcare and technology.
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 24 May 2026
About half of parents – 54% – sign their kids up for music, dance or art lessons, with parents who have more education and disposable income enrolling their kids at even higher rates, according to the Pew Research Center.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
These programs give preference to younger applicants who have advanced education and specialized skills, especially in healthcare and technology.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Hosted by TreePeople, the monthly Friday Night Moonlight Hike series has quietly become one of Los Angeles’ more distinctive experiences, blending live music, storytelling, environmental education, and guided hikes beneath the stars.
—Daily News, 23 May 2026
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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education
noun
ed·u·ca·tion
ˌej-ə-ˈkā-shən
1
a
: the action or process of educating or of being educated
b
: knowledge, skill, and development gained from study or practice
2
: the field of study that deals mainly with methods and problems of teaching
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