teaching

noun teach·ing \ ˈtē-chiŋ \

|Updated on: 29 Jul 2018

Examples: teaching in a Sentence

Definition of teaching

1 : the act, practice, or profession of a teacher

2 : something taught; especially : doctrine

the teachings of Confucius

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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

Recent Examples of teaching from the Web

Smith, who implemented practices that were racially inclusive, was killed by a mob who opposed the Mormom church and its teachings, including polygamy and racial inclusion, in Illinois in 1844.

— mica mcgriggs, Teen Vogue, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Celebrated the 40-Year Anniversary of the Lifted Ban Against Black Members," 11 July 2018
Your ‘chili pepper’ rating of our ‘hotness’ is obnoxious and utterly irrelevant to our teaching.

— alfred lubrano, Philly.com, "After complaints, Ratemyprofessors.com does away with its 'hotness' ratings," 11 July 2018
At his headquarters, his followers strictly adhered to his teachings and beliefs.

— christine pelisek, PEOPLE.com, "4 Things You'll Learn About an Egyptian-Themed Sect Hiding Child Sex Abuse, on Monday's PMI: Cults," 8 July 2018
The Padres are counting on his teaching being what has the lasting impact.

— kevin acee, sandiegouniontribune.com, "A.J. Ellis shows what it takes for Padres," 7 July 2018
His teachings included the idea that murder may spiritually elevate both killer and victim.

— author: stuart biggs, gearoid reidy, Anchorage Daily News, "Japan executes cult leader and 6 others for deadly 1995 sarin attack," 6 July 2018
Freeman has also inspired many prominent figures through his teaching.

— elizabeth myong, Houston Chronicle, "TSU debate coach’s legacy celebrated at his 99th birthday party," 1 July 2018
Her extraordinary students are a direct product of her teachings.

— sergio carmona, Jewish Journal, "Stoneman Douglas teacher receives Spirit of Anne Frank award," 29 June 2018
Introductory painting came after my regular teaching and kept me in Princeton to 10 PM.

— aaron gilbreath, Longreads, "Old In Art School," 20 June 2018

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