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
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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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Educating and Engaging Consumers Finally, consumer education plays a critical role in driving the shift toward sustainability.
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Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
What happened next was the most dedicated, coordinated effort to advance science and technological education in our nation’s history.
—Reynold Verret, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
There is no good reason that leaders like Colin Powell, Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Ben Carson, Condoleezza Rice and others can’t be emulated and used as examples of what can be accomplished with hard work and a good education.
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Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
What happened next was the most dedicated, coordinated effort to advance science and technological education in our nation’s history.
—Reynold Verret, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
There is no good reason that leaders like Colin Powell, Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Ben Carson, Condoleezza Rice and others can’t be emulated and used as examples of what can be accomplished with hard work and a good education.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
For example, studies have consistently shown that people with less formal education skew more skeptical on climate change and are more likely to not trust climate scientists.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for education
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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