educated

adjective

ed·​u·​cat·​ed ˈe-jə-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce educated (audio)
1
: having an education
especially : having an education beyond the average
educated speakers
2
a
: giving evidence of training or practice : skilled
educated hands
b
: befitting one that is educated
educated taste
c
: based on some knowledge of fact
an educated guess
educatedness noun

Examples of educated in a Sentence

These companies want an educated work force. an educated woman with an impressive career
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The ranks of the unbanked are also falling as the population gets older, and becomes generally more educated — older folks and those with more education are more likely to be banked. Emily Peck, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 Surveying some of these stories and making educated moves or trades ahead of their outcomes can be an impactful strategy to augment your dynasty roster. Jeff Haverlack, The Athletic, 18 July 2024 Moreover, population aging has increased most rapidly in the countries where older adults are healthiest, most educated, and most capable of living independently. Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024 The list includes Australia, which has abundant supplies of critical minerals; Arab countries with abundant capital; India and Israel, with their educated and dynamic workforces; and traditional U.S. allies in Asia and Europe. Nadia Schadlow, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for educated 

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of educated was in 1569

Dictionary Entries Near educated

educate

educated

educatee

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“Educated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educated. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

educated

adjective
1
: having an education
especially : having an education beyond the average
2
: showing education
educated speech
3
: based on some knowledge of fact
an educated guess

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