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noun

education

ehj-uu-KAY-shn
noun
1
The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
"She believes every child deserves access to a good education."
"He returned to education later in life to complete his degree."
2
The knowledge, skills, and understanding gained through learning.
"His education in mechanical engineering helped him land the job."

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In plain EnglishThe process of learning, or the knowledge gained from it.

Common pairings
higher education a good education lack of education

Word Forms

educations plural

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Etymology

From Latin educatio ("a rearing, bringing up"), from educare ("to educate").

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