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education

Meaning in simple English

US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃən/

education means: The process of learning or teaching knowledge and skills, especially at school.

noun

LEARNING AND TEACHINGA2

The process of learning or teaching knowledge and skills, especially at school.

  • Every child needs an education.
  • She works in primary education.
  • He returned to college to continue his education.

Similar words: schooling, learning

Common phrases: get an education, higher education, primary education, quality education

KNOWLEDGE GAINEDB1

The knowledge and skills someone has gained through learning, especially at school or college.

  • She has a broad education.
  • His classical education helped him understand the poem.
  • Her university education gave her the skills needed for this job.

Similar words: learning, knowledge

Common phrases: classical education, broad education, university education

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