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further education

noun

British

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At High Point University, 99.2% of the class of 2024 were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation—14 points above the national average. Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025 This greater emphasis on training and skills is a big change of tone — although manufacturers, in particular, doubt the training can be delivered following years of course closures at further education colleges. Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025 Susanne Rägle, PhD, vice president for research, further education and transfer at Frankfurt UAS, said the innovative project reflects the university’s commitment to sustainable development. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025 The Dalai Lama encouraged these organizations to help build nunneries, empower existing nuns and support their further education. Darcie Price-Wallace, The Conversation, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for further education

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of further education was in 1937

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“Further education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/further%20education. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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