teaching
Definition of teaching
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Examples of teaching in a Sentence
He went into teaching after college.
a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job
First Known Use of teaching
13th century
Other Education Terms
teaching
Definition of teaching
: of, relating to, used for, or engaged in teaching a teaching aid the teaching profession a teaching assistant
First Known Use of teaching
1615
Other Education Terms
TEACHING Defined for English Language Learners
teaching
Definition of teaching for English Language Learners
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: the job or profession of a teacher
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: something that is taught : the ideas and beliefs that are taught by a person, religion, etc.
teaching
Definition of teaching for English Language Learners
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: of, relating to, or used for teaching someone or something
TEACHING Defined for Kids
teaching
Definition of teaching for Students
1 : the duties or profession of a teacher
2 : something taught We studied the philosopher's teachings.
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