further education

noun

British

Examples of further education in a Sentence

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Kareem Edwards, the owner of the Chick-fil-A in the South Loop, donated $50,000 to Just Roots Chicago to further education, sustainable farming, and community-building. Audrina Sinclair, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026 Today’s New Moon energy is the perfect time to think about what further education, training or travel could enrich your life. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026 Two years later, his son having attained A levels in English, maths and sciences, Ramírez’s father flew to Europe to arrange for his further education. Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026 Real-life examples of this include committing to further education, redefining personal values or simply choosing a path that feels meaningful rather than impressive on the surface. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for further education

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Jan. 2026.

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