education

noun

ˌe-jə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce education (audio)
Definition of educationnext
1
as in schooling
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another a teacher who devoted herself to the education of children with special needs

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2
as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated a person whose extensive education was obvious to all who met him

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Recent Examples of education Kotek, a former state House speaker, is defending her record on housing and education, while Drazan, a former House Republican leader, focused on taxes, affordability and homelessness. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 The education ministry divided Riyadh into 10 zones and planned a staggered return, which would have seen schools reopening neighborhood by neighborhood. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Carver lists education, housing and affordability as some of his top priorities. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026 His campaign platform includes lowering living costs, expanding economic opportunities, improving access to education and housing, supporting small businesses and rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for education
Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
  1. schooling
  2. literacy
  3. teaching
  4. knowledge
  5. instruction
  6. learning
  7. scholarship
Noun
  • In the mid-2010s, Ruffalo moved his primary residence back to NYC for his children’s schooling.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The father of Dinesh Deshmukh had approved of Meera’s photograph and nodded with deep interest at Bajirao’s quick listing of Meera’s accomplishments during her nine years of schooling and her subsequent years of housework.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of schooling
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  • Anticipatory staircases aside, no amount of symbolic literacy can prepare you for a K-town elevator panel.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • That appeals in part because at the moment, our collective literacy, historical and otherwise, feels especially dire.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of literacy
Noun
  • Without it, dozens, including Fortich, said teaching in Miami-Dade would be impossible.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hoehne is a former teacher who reported more than 20 years of full-time and substitute teaching experience.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
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  • Election results — updated in real time — will occupy the top of our homepage after the polls close, followed by dozens of other stories that will showcase the knowledge of our political team and visual journalists.
    — Chris Fusco, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • But the master watchmaker says he was struck by the depth of knowledge Arnault already possessed.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • The researchers modified a capsid protein called pVIII, attaching cancer antigens to its surface by incorporating the corresponding genetic instructions into the virus.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The Photo Studio, led by a professional photographer, also offers classes and instruction on how to snap the perfect wildlife and iceberg pictures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of instruction
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  • This is just one program, but in bringing together volunteers, educators, scientists and students, the program has created an incredible and enduring learning experience.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Melrose Park resident Christopher Elizondo, who loves to make cheesecake, and also loves eating it, said the best part of the bakery is the learning experience.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of learning
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  • Banire, who has 18 scholarship offers that include Indiana, Northwestern and Illinois, still leads the team in rushing with 635 yards.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico in 1953, Zeno received a postgraduate scholarship to study at the École du Louvre in Paris.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of scholarship

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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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