Education — synonyms, definition

1. education (Noun)

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education (Noun) — The activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill. ex. "he received no formal education"

education (Noun) — Knowledge acquired by learning and instruction. ex. "it was clear that he had a very broad education"

education (Noun) — The gradual process of acquiring knowledge. ex. "education is a preparation for life" ex. "a girl's education was less important than a boy's"

education (Noun) — The profession of teaching (especially at a school, college or university).

education (Noun) — The result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behaviour). ex. "a woman of education and refinement"

education (Noun) — (education) the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979.

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