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Edification

/ˌɛdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
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(noun) The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually.

The geology course isn't required; I'm taking it for my own edification.
Tom dedicated his life to the edification of the masses.
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The geology course isn't required I'm taking it for my own ____.

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