Meaning & Definition of word "Schooling"

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    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.