education
gb/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
action
1
Process of teaching or learning
The act of learning things or being taught, usually in school or university.
Usage pattern:
[someone] receives [education]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'education' with 'knowledge'. Education is the process, while knowledge is the information learned.
Synonyms
schooling (More specific to formal instruction in schools)
Antonyms
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or education)
Collocations
higher education
|primary education
|formal education
|education system
|access to education
Themes
learning
|society
|school
|education
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Education is essential for personal and social development.
- The government is investing more in public education.
- She received her education at a prestigious university.
- Many children around the world do not have access to quality education.
Learner examples
- Education helps people get good jobs.
- Many children go to school for their education.
- My parents think education is very important.
- I want to get an education in science.
Noun
B1
entity
2
Academic study of teaching
The subject you study if you want to become a teacher or work in schools.
Usage pattern:
study [education] at [a place]
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'education' (field) with 'teaching'. Teaching is the act; education here refers to the academic subject.
Synonyms
pedagogy (More technical term for the theory and practice of teaching)
Collocations
education degree
|education department
|faculty of education
Themes
learning
|academia
|education
Examples
- She is pursuing a master's degree in education.
- Education is offered as a major at this university.
- Research in education often focuses on improving classroom techniques.
Learner examples
- He studies education at the university.
- I want to get a degree in education.
- She works in the education department.
Noun
B1
entity
3
Knowledge and skills from learning
What you know and can do because you have learned it in school or through experience.
Usage pattern:
gain [education] in [a subject]
Synonyms
learning (General term for acquired knowledge; less formal)
Collocations
broad education
|good education
|practical education
Themes
learning
|personal_development
|education
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Travel can be an important part of one's education.
- He has a good education in engineering.
- Her education includes both science and the arts.
Learner examples
- I got my education in my hometown.
- He has a good education in music.
- She wants an education in business.
Grammar
Dictionary form
education
IPA
GB/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
edu - ca - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: education
- Plural: education, educations
Word family
Forms
educations
noun
Core family
Related words
educator
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
uneducated
adjective
Advanced or less common
educationally
adverb
educative
adjective
Expressions
board of education
1/bˈɔɹd əv ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Group managing public schools
A group of people who make rules and decisions for public schools in a certain area.
Examples
- The board of education approved new textbooks for all schools.
- Parents attended the board of education meeting to express their concerns.
continuing education
1/kəntˈɪnjuɪŋ ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Ongoing learning after school years
Classes for adults to keep learning after they have finished school or university.
Examples
- Many professionals take continuing education courses to stay current in their field.
- Continuing education can help you advance your career.
special education
1/spˈɛʃəl ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Schooling for students with special needs
Teaching that is made for students who have disabilities or special needs.
Examples
- She works as a special education teacher.
- The district has expanded its special education services.
adult education
2/ədˈʌlt ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Education for adults after school age
Classes and learning programs for people who are no longer in school full-time.
Examples
- She enrolled in an adult education course to improve her computer skills.
- She enrolled in an adult education course to improve her skills.
- Adult education programs are available at the community center.
- Adult education centers offer evening classes.
physical education
1/fˈɪzɪkəl ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
School subject for sports/exercise
A school class where students do sports and exercise to stay healthy and learn skills.
Examples
- Physical education classes are held twice a week.
- Physical education is required in most schools.
- He enjoys physical education more than math.
- He became a teacher of physical education.