Education - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
a girl's education was less important than a boy's
- the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) (syn: breeding, training)
- the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979
Extra examples
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.
Having Jimmy to stay has been quite an education!
If you want to be successful you need to get a good education.
Campaign issues like education and defense
The city wanted local control of education.
No one can deny the value of a good education.
A teacher of driver's education
The children have inadequate medical care and little formal education.
He had a quality education.
He lacked the advantages of an advanced education.
Economic considerations forced her to delay her education.
They take an active interest in their children's education.
Word forms
singular: education
plural: educations
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