noun

edu

Edu (noun) means informal short form of "education.". Example: “She works in edu, mostly curriculum design.”

noun

Informal short form of "education."

"She works in edu, mostly curriculum design."

adj

Relating to education or schooling.

"The startup pitched itself as an edu-tech company."

How to use edu

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual clipped form of "education" or "educational," common in tech and marketing contexts (like ".edu" domains).

When to use it

Informal — used in casual speech, branding, and internet slang, not in formal writing.

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What does “edu” mean?

The word “edu” means informal short form of "education.". In plain terms, a casual clipped form of "education" or "educational," common in tech and marketing contexts (like ".edu" domains).

How do you use “edu” in a sentence?

Here is “edu” used in a sentence: “She works in edu, mostly curriculum design.”

What part of speech is “edu”?

Depending on how it is used, “edu” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “edu” have?

“Edu” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "education.".

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