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education

ed·u·ca·tion [ èjjə káysh'n ] (plural ed·u·ca·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. educating: the imparting and acquiring of knowledge through teaching and learning, especially at a school or similar institution

2. knowledge: the knowledge or abilities gained through being educated

3. instruction: training and instruction in a particular subject, e.g. health matters

4. learning experience: an informative experience
Spending a weekend in their house was a real education.

5. study of teaching: the study of the theories and practices of teaching
a degree in education

6. system for educating people: the system of educating people in a community or society
jobs in education

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