Meaning of 'education'

noun

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

noun

the activities of educating or instructing

Synonyms: instruction teaching pedagogy didactics educational activity

noun

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

Synonyms: breeding training

noun

the gradual process of acquiring knowledge

Example: "education is a preparation for life"

noun

knowledge acquired by learning and instruction

Example: "It was clear that they had a very broad education."