Education

/ˌɛd‍ʒuːkˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/, /ˌɛdʒjuˈkeɪʃən/

[noun]

Education

[NOUN]

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

synonyms : didactics

knowledge acquired by learning and instruction

the gradual process of acquiring knowledge

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

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

synonyms : breeding

training

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

synonyms : Department of Education

Education Department

Examples

1. Education is an important tool for personal and professional development.

2. Formal education typically takes place in schools or universities.

3. Education for a human being is a window to the world.

4. He holds strange views on education.

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