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, sex 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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Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
As the political debate intensifies, salary and education are likely to deeply influence how people hear that message, research shows.
—Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Ball State’s Deaf education program, similarly, is required to merge with other degrees before next school year.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
The data is varied, including metrics like population, education, available housing and tree cover.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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