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   education

   /ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university: "a course of education" Similar teachingschoolingtuitiontutoringinstructionpedagogyandragogycoachingtrainingtutelagedrillingpreparationguidanceindoctrinationinculcationenlightenmentedificationcultivationdevelopmentimprovementbettering
   • ▪ the theory and practice of teaching: "colleges of education"
   • ▪ a body of knowledge acquired while being educated: "his education is encyclopedic and eclectic" Similar learningknowledgeliteracyschoolingscholarshipenlightenmentcultivationculturerefinementarchaic:lettersOpposite ignorance
   • ▪ information about or training in a particular subject: "health education"
   • 2. an enlightening experience: "Petrus is a good workman—it is an education to watch him"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin educatio(n-), from the verb educare (see educate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. educationist noun

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2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › EducationEducation - Wikipedia

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   Education is the transmission of knowledge, skills, and character traits and manifests in various forms. Formal education occurs within a structured institutional framework, such as public schools, following a curriculum.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEDUCATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from this: a high school / college education. Education is also the study of methods and theories of teaching: She has a master’s degree in early childhood education. (Definition of education from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › educationEDUCATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   the act or process of imparting or acquiring particular knowledge or skills, as for a profession. a degree, level, or kind of schooling: a university education. the result produced by instruction, training, or study: to show one's education. Synonyms: enlightenment, knowledge, learning. the science or art of teaching; pedagogics. education.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › educationEducation | Definition, Development, History, Types, & Facts |...

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   2 days ago · What does education mean? What was education like in ancient Athens? How does social class affect education attainment? When did education become compulsory? What are alternative forms of education?

6. www.researchgate.net › publication › 372418302_Education_Meaning_definition_Types(PDF) Education : Meaning, definition & Types - ResearchGate

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   Jul 18, 2023 · This abstract explores the meaning and definition of education, highlighting its diverse types and their significance in fostering holistic development.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › educationEducation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : the action or process of educating or of being educated. also : a stage of such a process. b. : the knowledge and development resulting from the process of being educated. a person of little education. 2. : the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools. educational. ˌe-jə-ˈkā-sh (ə-)nəl. adjective.

8. egyankosh.ac.in › bitstream › 123456789/68568/1UNIT 1 CONCEPT AND NATURE OF EDUCATION - eGyanKosh

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   define education with its derivations; explain the concept and nature of education; discuss the individual, social and democratic aims of education;

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEDUCATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from this: a high school / college education. Education is also the study of methods and theories of teaching: She has a master’s degree in early childhood education. (Definition of education from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

10. infed.org › mobi › what-is-educationWhat is education? A definition and discussion - infed.org

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    Education is the wise, hopeful and respectful cultivation of learning and change undertaken in the belief that we all should have the chance to share in life. Mark K Smith explores the meaning of education and suggests it is a process of being with others and inviting truth and possibility.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of education – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    EDUCATION definition: 1. the process of teaching and learning in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from…. Learn more.