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 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 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 But for his own figural edification, Degas made lots of small sculptures, mostly of dancers, horses and bathers, subjects that also populated his paintings. — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024 All edifications, criticism, and conclusions cannot keep us from his strange spell. — Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for edification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edification
  1. education
  2. culture
  3. literacy
  4. enlightenment
  5. learning
  6. reading
Noun
  • Florida’s recent move to empower public Higher Education Institutions, or HEIs, to authorize charter schools is another important step in prioritizing family agency in education over school attendance boundaries.
    — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Sanders, the Vermont socialist and two-time presidential candidate, is likely to chair the Senate panel responsible for overseeing labor, education, and healthcare next year if Democrats reclaim the chamber.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of education
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  • This has bred a culture of entitlement and an insatiable desire for the government to do more, while many demand to work less, if at all.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibits that Lincoln chose to organize reflected her belief that art is concerned not just with aesthetics but also with history, culture and politics, her husband said.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of culture
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  • The Noble Truth Project Youth Entrepreneurship program works with teenagers 14 to 19 and provides them with mentors, personal development skills, financial literacy tools, and educational enrichment opportunities.
    — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The center offers support services, community-building events, financial literacy, professional networking and other opportunities to foster belonging and well-being for the community.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of literacy
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  • Communicate that one political conclusion represents enlightenment while another represents moral deficiency.
    — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Columbus stood in his age as the pioneer of progress and enlightenment.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of enlightenment
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  • Rori is designed to supplement classroom learning, which has taken a hit from Africa’s severe teacher shortage.
    — Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Elvin Houston, a district-side school lawyer with Walsh Gallegos, said the new law focuses on expanding opportunities to exclude students from schools to ensure a safe learning environment.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of learning
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  • Today, whether social media – and its impact on young attention spans – will have a lasting impact on who constitutes this narrow reading class long-term is as yet unclear.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The nonprofit helped raise reading scores at the school by 18% last year, so more than half of the students can read at or above grade level.
    — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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