education

CEFRA2

/ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃn̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of teaching and learning knowledge or skills.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, especially through formal instruction.

Examples

  • Since the elections there has been a greater emphasis on education.

  • Education in this world disappoints me.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɛd.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃn̩/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Upbringing, rearing.

  2. The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

More examples

In context

  • I think exams are ruining education.

  • Good education is essential for a well-run society.

  • Nuh-nuh-doin'-duh... Nuh-nuh-doin'-duh... We don't need no education... Yes, you do. You've just used a double negative.

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Access to quality blank is a fundamental human right that every child deserves.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Middle French éducation, from Latin ēducātiō (“a breeding, bringing up, rearing”), from ēducō (“to educate, train”), from ēdūcō (“to lead forth, to take out; to raise up, to erect”). See educate. Morphologically educate + -ion.