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ed·u·ca·tion

education

 
 
pronunciation:
e j keI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: Education is the process of learning things, especially from books or from teachers. Education is also the work that teachers do to help you learn things.
Aiyana's education is going much better now that she has started wearing glasses.Teaching reading is an important part of the education of young children.
synonyms:
instruction
similar words:
study, training
definition 2: Your education is all the knowledge you get through learning. The reason you go to school is to get education.
My mom says that without her education she could not have gotten the nice job she has.
antonyms:
ignorance
similar words:
experienced, information, wisdom
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    having to do with education.
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