education

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the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this:

receive an education As a child he received most of his education at home.

It's a country that places great importance on education.

She lectures in education (= the study of education) at the teacher training college.

It's important for children to get a good education.

the process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from this:

a high school/college education

Education is also the study of methods and theories of teaching:

She has a master’s degree in early childhood education.

the process of teaching and learning, or the organizations such as schools where this process happens:

Investment in education is crucial to ensure that the workforce is equipped for the information economy.

We see corporations increasingly active in the takeover of formerly public services, such as energy, transport, healthcare, or education.

She is director of education and training at a City law firm.