edification

noun

Definition of edificationnext
as in education
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something They showed the children films that provided edification and not just entertainment.

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Recent Examples of edification Florida's original theme park has overcome the towering shadow of its younger peers in Orlando and remains a haven, if even by accident, for tourists seeking marine edification. — Peter Burke, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2024 Many of the finer points of a Parmigiani Fleurier watch, then, are purely for the edification and enjoyment of a cultured clientele with enough knowledge and refinement to appreciate the details. — Nancy Olson, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 There are also several moments in which the self-reflexiveness of Clooney’s casting effectively baits us into believing that the Cary Grant of his day is baring his soul for our edification. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025 The hotel occupies an entire city block within Panama City’s historic center, with edifications dating back to the 1600s when Jesuit missionaries from La Compañía de Jesús built the first foundations of the property. — Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for edification
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  1. education
  2. culture
  3. literacy
  4. enlightenment
  5. learning
  6. reading
Noun
  • The Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Fund, set to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football for youth worldwide.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Shaun Harper, a USC education professor, warned that restoring the tests would hand the White House a fresh weapon to portray UC as illegally practicing affirmative action.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of education
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  • The Nimitz, a pop culture icon, never received full F-35 modifications despite hosting the first F-35C carrier landing.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Given Central City’s post-pandemic troubles, amid a boom in dance music across culture more broadly, Origin’s founders hope the scene can do it again.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of culture
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  • Orton-Gillingham methods and other structured literacy approaches have transformed literacy instruction for students with dyslexia.
    — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Reading rates might fluctuate, but optimists argue that the long arc of history points toward universal literacy.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of literacy
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  • Buddhists believe elephants are Buddha-like, symbolizing patience, wisdom and enlightenment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • And now at Ellis Island, there is a lady holding a torch of enlightenment.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 25 June 2026
Definition of enlightenment
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  • The saints’ books, rich vestments and formal poses were visible signs of holiness, symbolizing their learning, discipline and eloquence.
    — Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • The future of education may be less about reinventing learning and more about scaling what already works.
    — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of learning
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  • For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The previous day Philadelphia tied a maximum temperature record with a reading of 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of reading

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