Meaning & Definition of word "Education"

Education

/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/

1. The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
- Example: The education system in this country is constantly evolving.
2. The knowledge, skills, and understanding gained through learning.
- Example: She values education as the key to a successful future.
3. A particular kind of instruction or training.
- Example: He pursued a higher education in engineering.
4. The act or process of educating or being educated; the result of this.
- Example: His education was interrupted by the war.
5. A field of study or an area of knowledge.
- Example: She has a degree in education and wants to become a teacher.

●From Latin 'educatio', meaning 'a breeding, a bringing up, or a rearing'.

higher education:

Education beyond high school, typically at a college or university.

formal education:

Structured education that typically takes place in a school setting.

continuing education:

Educational programs for adults that extend lifelong learning.

special education:

Customized instructional programs designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

educate:

To provide information or instruction to someone.

educator:

A person who provides education, especially in a school setting.

pedagogy:

The method and practice of teaching, especially in an academic setting.

Meaning: Ed

● Example Sentence: He's got a lot of ed; he reads constantly.

Meaning: Schooling

● Example Sentence: She got her schooling through hard knocks, not just in a classroom.