Education: meaning, definitions and examples

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education

 

[ หŒษ›dส’สŠหˆkeษชสƒษ™n ]

Context #1 | Noun

formal learning

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

Synonyms

instruction, learning, schooling

Examples of usage

  • Education is the key to success.
  • She pursued her education at a prestigious university.
  • Quality education is essential for a bright future.
Context #2 | Noun

knowledge and skills

The knowledge, skills, and understanding that you gain from being taught or studying.

Synonyms

enlightenment, knowledge, training

Examples of usage

  • Her education in mathematics helped her excel in her career.
  • He believes in the power of education to change lives.
Context #3 | Noun

overall development

The process of developing the overall personality of an individual through various formal and informal means.

Synonyms

cultivation, development, upbringing

Examples of usage

  • Education goes beyond academics to include character development.
  • The school focuses on holistic education for its students.

Translations

Translations of the word "education" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น educaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเค•เฅเคทเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bildung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendidikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะฒั–ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ edukacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•™่‚ฒ (ใใ‚‡ใ†ใ„ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉducation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ educaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸitim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์œก (gyoyuk)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนู„ูŠู… (ta'leem)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzdฤ›lรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdelanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™่‚ฒ (jiร oyรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izobraลพevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ menntun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ะปั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒ—แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (ganatleba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hsil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ educaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'education' has its roots in Latin, coming from the word 'educare' which means 'to bring up' or 'to train'. The concept of education has evolved over centuries, from ancient civilizations to modern educational systems. Education plays a crucial role in shaping individuals, societies, and the world at large, contributing to progress, innovation, and enlightenment.

See also: educable, educated, educatedly, educating, educational, educator, educators, uneducated.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #339, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.