Teaching: meaning, definitions and examples

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teaching

 

[ ˈtiːtʃɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in education

The profession or occupation of a teacher. It involves imparting knowledge, skills, and values to students in a structured and systematic way.

Synonyms

education, instruction, pedagogy

Examples of usage

  • Her passion for teaching inspired her students to excel in their studies.
  • Effective teaching requires patience, creativity, and dedication.
Context #2 | Verb

transitive verb

To give lessons or instruction to someone. It involves explaining concepts, demonstrating techniques, and guiding the learning process.

Synonyms

coach, educate, instruct

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys teaching young children how to read and write.
  • He is currently teaching a course on computer programming at the university.

Translations

Translations of the word "teaching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ensino

🇮🇳 शिक्षण (Shikshan)

🇩🇪 Unterrichten

🇮🇩 mengajar

🇺🇦 викладання

🇵🇱 nauczanie

🇯🇵 教育 (kyōiku)

🇫🇷 enseignement

🇪🇸 enseñanza

🇹🇷 öğretim

🇰🇷 가르침 (gareuchim)

🇸🇦 تعليم (ta'leem)

🇨🇿 výuka

🇸🇰 vyučovanie

🇨🇳 教学 (jiàoxué)

🇸🇮 poučevanje

🇮🇸 kennsla

🇰🇿 оқыту (oqytu)

🇬🇪 სწავლება (sts'avleba)

🇦🇿 tədris

🇲🇽 enseñanza

Etymology

The word 'teaching' originated from the Old English word 'tæcan', which means 'to show, present, point out'. Over the centuries, the concept of teaching has evolved to become a fundamental aspect of human society, enabling the transfer of knowledge and skills from one generation to the next.

See also: taught, teach, teachable, teacher, teachers, teachings, untaught.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,210, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.