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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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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Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
With the rise of Black education through HBCUs, vocational schools, and trade programs, Black women began to leverage their expertise in home economics into entrepreneurial ventures.
—Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
Project 2025 noted that the Civil Penalty Fund was created both to provide money to compensate victims of financial rip-offs and to fund programs in financial literacy and consumer education.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Women are underrepresented at every stage - from education to entrepreneurship.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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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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