- 1
The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.uncountable
- Good education is essential for a well-run society.
- 2
Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, especially through formal instruction.countable
- Nuh-nuh-doin'-duh... Nuh-nuh-doin'-duh... We don't need no education... Yes, you do. You've just used a double negative.
- He has had a classical education.
- 3
Upbringing, rearing.archaiccountableuncountable
- I found them [my children] all I could wish and progressing rapidly under the truly maternal care of the kind Sisters who cared for their education.
syn. education