continuing education

noun

: formal courses of study for adult part-time students

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Over the last 10 years, more than 5,000 people have been part of CBI’s business programs, and more than 2,900 people have earned college and continuing education credits in a variety of entrepreneurial courses and workshops. Have a news tip? Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025 Our friendship and many working pursuits in Denver, Idaho Springs, and Trinidad provided me with continuing education in the value of historic preservation. Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025 Given continuing education courses, online classes, certification programs and boot camps, there are more opportunities for workers to ramp up their expertise to stay competitive. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025 Educational And Training Cost Tax Deductions Workshops, seminars, and continuing education vital for maintaining or improving business skills are fully deductible. Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for continuing education

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of continuing education was in 1927

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“Continuing education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuing%20education. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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