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Education

Eh-juh-KAY-shuhn

/ˌɛdʒʌˈkeɪʃʌn/

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education

Dictionary meaning

The profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university).

Examples

  • Education is a preparation for life.
  • It was clear that they had a very broad education.

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