education
Process of teaching or learning
The act of learning things or being taught, usually in school or university.
[someone] receives [education]
- 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.
- 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.
Academic study of teaching
The subject you study if you want to become a teacher or work in schools.
study [education] at [a place]
- 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.
- He studies education at the university.
- I want to get a degree in education.
- She works in the education department.
Knowledge and skills from learning
What you know and can do because you have learned it in school or through experience.
gain [education] in [a subject]
- 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.
- I got my education in my hometown.
- He has a good education in music.
- She wants an education in business.
- Base: education
- Plural: education, educations
board of education
1Group managing public schools
A group of people who make rules and decisions for public schools in a certain area.
- The board of education approved new textbooks for all schools.
- Parents attended the board of education meeting to express their concerns.
continuing education
1Ongoing learning after school years
Classes for adults to keep learning after they have finished school or university.
- Many professionals take continuing education courses to stay current in their field.
- Continuing education can help you advance your career.
special education
1Schooling for students with special needs
Teaching that is made for students who have disabilities or special needs.
- She works as a special education teacher.
- The district has expanded its special education services.
adult education
2Education for adults after school age
Classes and learning programs for people who are no longer in school full-time.
- 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
1School subject for sports/exercise
A school class where students do sports and exercise to stay healthy and learn skills.
- 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.