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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In November, he is set to face Democratic nominee Katy Padilla Stout, who comes from a more traditional background in law and education.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Part of the money will also go toward expansion of Philander Smith's health education facilities, including space for soon-to-be radiologists and phlebotomists.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
In some cases, states reimbursed providers hundreds of dollars for an hour of therapy, even though the workers providing it had little education beyond high school, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
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—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Part of the money will also go toward expansion of Philander Smith's health education facilities, including space for soon-to-be radiologists and phlebotomists.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
In some cases, states reimbursed providers hundreds of dollars for an hour of therapy, even though the workers providing it had little education beyond high school, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
In 2023, Charter launched a tuition-free education benefit for employees in conjunction with Guild, providing a structured career progression program.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education. Accessed 24 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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