education

noun

  1. 1

    the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)

  2. 2

    the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979

  3. 3

    the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

    he received no formal education

    our instruction was carefully programmed

  4. 4

    the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)

    a woman of breeding and refinement

  5. 5

    the gradual process of acquiring knowledge

    education is a preparation for life

    a girl's education was less important than a boy's

  6. 6

    knowledge acquired by learning and instruction

    it was clear that he had a very broad education

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