the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979

02noun

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

“he received no formal education”

“our instruction was carefully programmed”

03noun

knowledge acquired by learning and instruction

“it was clear that he had a very broad education”

04noun

the gradual process of acquiring knowledge

“education is a preparation for life”

“a girl's education was less important than a boy's”

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05noun

the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)

06noun

the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)

“a woman of breeding and refinement”

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