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| ed·u·ca·tion [ èjjə káysh'n ] (plural ed·u·ca·tions) |
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1. educating: the imparting and acquiring of knowledge through teaching and learning, especially at a school or similar institution
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2. knowledge: the knowledge or abilities gained through being educated
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3. instruction: training and instruction in a particular subject, e.g. health matters
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4. learning experience: an informative experience
 Spending a weekend in their house was a real education.
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5. study of teaching: the study of the theories and practices of teaching
 a degree in education
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6. system for educating people: the system of educating people in a community or society
 jobs in education
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