Meaning & Definition of word "Schooling"

Schooling

/ˈskuːlɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. The process of educating or being educated, especially at a school.
    • Example: She received her schooling at a prestigious university.
  • 2. Instruction or training, especially when formal.
    • Example: His early schooling taught him the importance of hard work.
  • 3. The period during which one is educated.
    • Example: Her schooling lasted for more than a decade.
  • 4. A system of education.
    • Example: The country's schooling system is under reform.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'school', from Latin 'schola', meaning 'leisure' or 'school'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

school of thought:

A particular philosophy or ideology.

cut school:

To skip school.

Related Words

educator:

A person who provides instruction or education.

curriculum:

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school.

pedagogy:

The method and practice of teaching.

Slang Meanings of schooling

Meaning: Schooling someone

Example Sentence: He schooled him on how to play the game.

Meaning: Get schooled

Example Sentence: He got schooled in that debate.