education
noun
ed·u·ca·tion
ˌe-jə-ˈkā-shən 
1
2
: the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools
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Examples of education in a Sentence
The school is devoted to the education of children with reading difficulties.
She received her education at private schools.
The applicants had comparable educations.
She earned her master's degree in education.
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HBCUs have long held a special place in American education.
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Tracey Khan, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
Bell also helped establish Broadway for Autism, which works to create access and inclusivity in arts education for people on the autism spectrum.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
More personalized attention, closer family relationships, and the ability to provide the type of education that parents prefer can pull families into homeschooling.
—Michael McShane, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Governor Tim Walz and Emmy-nominee Anthony Ramos are bonding over the politician’s career in education and the Emmy-nominee’s own high school experience.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
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Tracey Khan, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
Bell also helped establish Broadway for Autism, which works to create access and inclusivity in arts education for people on the autism spectrum.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
More personalized attention, closer family relationships, and the ability to provide the type of education that parents prefer can pull families into homeschooling.
—Michael McShane, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Governor Tim Walz and Emmy-nominee Anthony Ramos are bonding over the politician’s career in education and the Emmy-nominee’s own high school experience.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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education
noun
ed·u·ca·tion
ˌej-ə-ˈkā-shən
1
a
: the action or process of educating or of being educated
b
: knowledge, skill, and development gained from study or practice
2
: the field of study that deals mainly with methods and problems of teaching
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