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educated

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/ · UK /ˈedʒʊkeɪtɪd/

educated means: Having learned through school, study, or other teaching.

adjective

HAS EDUCATIONB1

Having learned through school, study, or other teaching.

  • She is well educated.
  • The town needs an educated workforce.
  • Even educated people can believe false stories.

Similar words: schooled

Opposites: uneducated

Common phrases: educated people, well educated, educated person

COLLEGE EDUCATIONB2

Having studied at a university or similar place and gained a high level of education.

  • The company hires highly educated staff.
  • Most applicants were college educated.
  • These educated professionals had all completed university degrees.

Opposites: uneducated

Common phrases: highly educated, college educated, educated professionals

HAS KNOWLEDGEC1

Having knowledge or experience of a particular subject.

  • He has an educated eye for art.
  • Her educated taste in music impressed us.
  • An educated judgment requires experience of the subject.

Similar words: knowledgeable, informed

Opposites: ignorant

Common phrases: educated eye, educated taste, educated judgment

Questions about educated

What does educated mean?

Having learned through school, study, or other teaching.

What is educated in other languages?

Türkçe: eğitimli · Español: instruido · Français: instruit · Deutsch: gebildet · Italiano: istruito · 日本語: 教育を受けた

How do you pronounce educated?

In American English /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/; in British English /ˈedʒʊkeɪtɪd/.

How do you use educated in a sentence?

She is well educated. The town needs an educated workforce.

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