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 museum spans 630,000 square feet, housing spaces for exhibitions, film screenings, public programming, education, and scholarly research.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Her nonprofit program Elevate Oakland has championed young artists and music education, aligning with EPACENTER’s commitment to developing artistic pathways for Bay Area youth.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The Qatari education ministry announced on February 28, the day the war began, that all kindergartens, schools, educational centers, and universities across the country would shift to distance learning until further notice, according to the Qatar News Agency.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Her nonprofit program Elevate Oakland has championed young artists and music education, aligning with EPACENTER’s commitment to developing artistic pathways for Bay Area youth.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The Qatari education ministry announced on February 28, the day the war began, that all kindergartens, schools, educational centers, and universities across the country would shift to distance learning until further notice, according to the Qatar News Agency.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education. Accessed 31 Mar. 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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