- ed|u|ca|tion
- ed|u|ca|tion «EHJ u KAY shuhn», noun.1. the development of knowledge, skill, ability, or character by teaching, training, study, or experience; teaching; training: »
In the United States, public schools offer an education to all children. We cannot hope for significant advances in education without increased costs.
2. the knowledge, skill, ability, or character gained through teaching, training, study, or experience: »A person with education knows how to speak, write, and read well. His education was limited to the three R's.
3. the study of the methods, principles, and problems of teaching and learning: »The philosophy of education has been broadened by its association with anthropology.
Synonym Study 2 Education, enlightenment, culture mean the qualities and knowledge a person gets from study, teaching, and experience. Education emphasizes the training, knowledge, and abilities a person gets through teaching or study: »A person with education knows how to speak and write well, and to read with understanding.
Enlightenment emphasizes the insight and understanding that make a person free from prejudice and ignorance: »A person with enlightenment can judge the intrinsic values in human relations.
Culture emphasizes the combination of enlightenment and taste that results from complete education: »A person of culture appreciates good music and art.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.