schooling

noun

school·​ing ˈskü-liŋ How to pronounce schooling (audio)
Synonyms of schoolingnext
1
a
: instruction in school : education
b
: training, guidance, or discipline derived from experience
2
archaic : reproof
3
: the cost of instruction and maintenance at school
4
: the training of a horse for service
especially : the teaching and exercising of horse and rider in the formal techniques of equitation

Examples of schooling in a Sentence

He has had little schooling. the extended schooling needed for a horse to be able to make those precision movements
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Makarim denied all charges, arguing that the prices paid were below market and that the internal evaluations were outdated and at odds with the urgent demands of schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chandra Asmara, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Microschools and other emerging schooling models face the challenge of attracting and retaining high school students who often seek team sports and extracurriculars offered by larger traditional schools. Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Critical thinking, a Jesuit cornerstone, is the hub of Loyola’s schooling for its 1,000 students, from grade 6 and up. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026 As a result, parents must consider not only their own safety but also what returning could mean for their children’s security, schooling and ability to remain with their families. Ammcise Apply, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for schooling

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of schooling was in the 15th century

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“Schooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schooling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

schooling

noun
school·​ing
ˈskül-iŋ
1
: instruction in school : education
2
: the cost of going to school

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