education

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Etymology [edit]

From Latin ēducātiō (a breeding, bringing up, rearing), from ēdūcō (I educate, train), from ēdūcō (I lead forth, I take out; I raise up, I erect). See educate.

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  • IPA: [ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃn], [ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn]
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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

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education (plural educations)

  1. (uncountable) The process or art of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
    A good teacher is essential for a good education
  2. (countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, either formally or informally.
    He has had a classical education.
    The educations our children receive depend on their economic status.

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