teaching

noun

teach·ing | \ˈtē-chiŋ

Definition of teaching

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

2 : something taught especially : doctrine the teachings of Confucius

teaching

adjective

Definition of teaching (Entry 2 of 2)

: of, relating to, used for, or engaged in teaching a teaching aid the teaching profession a teaching assistant

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Examples of teaching in a Sentence

Noun

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

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So, teaching you how to go through your reads and teaching you different concepts and teaching you what coverages look like, by animation. — Eric Johnson, Recode, "Unlike some athletes, former NFL star Maurice Jones-Drew doesn’t want to be a venture capitalist," 23 Oct. 2018 But never mind his or her grasp of subject or teaching style. — Alfred Lubrano, Philly.com, "After complaints, Ratemyprofessors.com does away with its 'hotness' ratings," 11 July 2018 During her time at the camp, Mudd was able to combine her three favorite things — teaching, kids and cooking. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Hey, look! We bumped into MasterChef's Brandi Mudd at the airport," 10 July 2018 But the grammar was beyond teaching, or rather learning, in a classroom. — Thomas Swick, Longreads, "Letters from Trenton," 5 July 2018 Each year, the Michigan Teacher of the Year program selects someone who best represents excellence in teaching, and that person serves as a spokesperson for all teachers in the state for the year. — Lori Higgins, Detroit Free Press, "What soccer-loving uncle taught 2 top Michigan teachers," 13 July 2018 People who work for the government, at qualifying nonprofits or in teaching, for example, may qualify for loan forgiveness. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, WSJ, "Should a Parent or Student Take Out the College Loan?," 8 July 2018 There are numerous big issues about the state of teaching. — Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Borsuk: Literacy may not be a constitutional right, but it's a life imperative," 6 July 2018 June touched many lives through her 30 years of teaching at both Bowers School as a second grade teacher and then as a Special Education Teacher at Keeney Street School, where she was chosen Teacher of the Year. — courant.com, "June Woodhouse," 5 July 2018

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