adult education

noun

Examples of adult education in a Sentence

The university offers a popular program of adult education.
Recent Examples on the Web There are scores in Central Florida that provide medical care, adult education, mental health treatment and help for veterans, crime victims and those with disabilities. Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024 Additionally, closed school buildings can be repurposed to benefit the community in various ways such as transforming them into community centers, vocational training facilities, or spaces for adult education programs. Debbie Hixon, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2024 The next president will oversee the system of technical colleges statewide that offer two-year degrees, technical diplomas, adult education courses and dual credit for high schoolers earning college credits, among other programs. Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024 Teenager interned at jail through Butler Tech Butler Tech offers adult education and career-specific programs for juniors and seniors in high school, with campuses in Monroe and Liberty Township. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for adult education 

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Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adult education was in 1814

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“Adult education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adult%20education. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.

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