education
noun
ed·u·ca·tion
ˌe-jə-ˈkā-shən 
1
2
: the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools
Examples of education in a Sentence
The school is devoted to the education of children with reading difficulties.
She received her education at private schools.
The applicants had comparable educations.
She earned her master's degree in education.
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 31 July 2025
Proceeds for this event support outdoor education for Cincinnati youth.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
Transparency, education and subtle peer influence tend to go a long way.
—Andy Elliott, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
That means investing in training, education partnerships and internal mobility.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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education
noun
ed·u·ca·tion
ˌej-ə-ˈkā-shən
1
a
: the action or process of educating or of being educated
b
: knowledge, skill, and development gained from study or practice
2
: the field of study that deals mainly with methods and problems of teaching
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