Word: Education

Pronunciation

/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

• Noun: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. It involves the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits through teaching, training, or research. For example: “She pursued her higher education at a prestigious university.”
• Noun (figurative): The act or process of developing intellectually or morally. For example: “Life itself can be the best education if one is open to learning from it.”

Phrases

• “Education system”: The framework that governs the delivery of education in a particular country or region.
• “Higher education”: Post-secondary education provided by universities, colleges, or vocational schools.
• “Education reform”: Efforts to improve or change existing educational policies and practices.
• “Lifelong education”: The concept that learning continues throughout one’s life, not just during formal schooling years.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Investing in education is investing in the future of our children.”
• “Her passion for education led her to become a teacher.”
• “The government has made significant strides in improving access to education for all citizens.”

Synonyms

• Learning
• Instruction
• Training
• Teaching
• Schooling
• Tutoring
• Academics
• Scholarship
• Pedagogy