education — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

education (/ˌed.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/)

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🔊 /ˌed.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

Meaning: process of learning

The process of teaching and learning knowledge, skills, and values, usually at schools or universities. It also names the system that provides this.

Examples

🗣 A good education opened many doors for her, allowing her to pursue a career in medicine.

Etymology

From Latin ‘educatio’, from ‘educare’ (to bring up, train), related to ‘educere’ (to lead out).

How & Where It’s Used

An everyday term in discussion of schools, careers, and personal development.

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