Education

/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

The education system in this country is constantly evolving.

The knowledge, skills, and understanding gained through learning.

She values education as the key to a successful future.

A particular kind of instruction or training.

He pursued a higher education in engineering.

The act or process of educating or being educated; the result of this.

His education was interrupted by the war.

A field of study or an area of knowledge.

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.

He's got a lot of ed; he reads constantly.

Schooling

She got her schooling through hard knocks, not just in a classroom.