as in education
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something
They showed the children films that provided edification and not just entertainment.
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Recent Examples of edification
In 1943, American publishers began to produce Armed Services Editions, for soldiers overseas—millions of books that provided edification, amusement, even bouts of peace.
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Claudia Roth Pierpont, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
Our species draws upon them for pleasure, for edification, for inspiration and motivation, and sometimes for a cheesy simulacrum of such things.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
The problem is that edification isn’t in and of itself dramatic or even necessarily nuanced.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2023
The report is based on data from 2021 and is intended for the edification of business and political leaders.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
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Claudia Roth Pierpont, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
Our species draws upon them for pleasure, for edification, for inspiration and motivation, and sometimes for a cheesy simulacrum of such things.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
The problem is that edification isn’t in and of itself dramatic or even necessarily nuanced.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2023
The report is based on data from 2021 and is intended for the edification of business and political leaders.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edification
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Shelly is poised to finish her long years of education by completing a two-year fellowship.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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Musk promised to find $2 trillion in savings, which could mean sharp cuts in domestic programs for education, health and housing; defense spending; and the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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If Arizona State football's fan culture has defining characteristics, it was constructed between the two buttes of Cynicism and Skepticism.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Michael Barnes writes about the people, places, culture and history of Austin and Texas.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The goal of the Family Place Libraries program is to encourage libraries to be a family-friendly environment and transform them into community centers for literacy, early childhood development, parent education and engagement, family support and community information.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The key lies in using these tools as part of a broader approach to content verification, combining technological solutions with critical thinking and digital literacy.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the Clipper mission signifies a dawning era of enlightenment as this region’s subsurface seas snap into sharper focus.Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024
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This is a powerful moment for healing and connection — deep emotional conversations bring enlightenment.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Complement this with bite-sized learning modules that employees can access on-demand, making continuous learning more manageable and less disruptive to their daily work.Bret Fund, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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As a student ambassador for Wolf Lab, Bailey plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between students and innovative learning experiences, fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration.Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Supporters of the curriculum said the materials would help develop students' reading and writing skills.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Corita Art Center pays tribute to its namesake, the late artist and longtime nun Corita Kent, with family-friendly art making, readings and conversation, performances and film screenings, plus a holiday pop-up shop.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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