education
noun
ed·u·ca·tion
ˌe-jə-ˈkā-shən 
1
2
: the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools
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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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And so far this year, there have been 28 school shootings that resulted in injuries or deaths, according to data compiled by Education Week, a news organization that covers K-12 education.
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Chloe Schama, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
Her priorities include getting guns off the streets, fully investing in public education and prioritizing affordable housing.
—Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 13 Sep. 2024
And so far this year, there have been 28 school shootings that resulted in injuries or deaths, according to data compiled by Education Week, a news organization that covers K-12 education.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
Make sure to deliver an intuitive user experience and ensure users can work with AI assistants without additional education.
—Evgeny Grigul, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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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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