education
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃn̩/, /ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/
Noun

education

  1. (uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
    • 2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops".
    Good education is essential for a well-run society.
  2. (countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, either formally or informally.
    He has had a classical education.
    The educations our children receive depend on their economic status.
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