noun
teaching
TEET-shihng
noun
1
A belief or principle put forward by a religious, philosophical, or other respected authority.
"The monk's teachings emphasised compassion and patience."
2
The profession or activity of educating others.
"After years in finance, she switched careers to go into teaching."
How to Use Teaching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the job of being a teacher, or a specific lesson or belief that someone respected has passed on.
Common pairings
go into teaching
religious teachings
a teaching career
Word Forms
teachings plural
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Etymology
From Old English tæcung, "instruction," built from teach plus "-ing."