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education definition

edu·ca·tion (ej′o̵̅o̅ kā′s̸hən, ej′ə-)

noun

  1. the process of training and developing the knowledge, skill, mind, character, etc., esp. by formal schooling; teaching; training
  2. knowledge, ability, etc. thus developed
    1. formal schooling at an institution of learning
    2. a stage of this a high-school education
  4. systematic study of the methods and theories of teaching and learning

Etymology: L educatio: see educate

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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