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Education

UK /["/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/"]/US /["/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/"]/

Definition

a process of teaching, training and learning, especially in schools, colleges or universities, to improve knowledge and develop skills

In simple words: The process of learning and teaching.

Examples

  • Education is the key to success in life.
  • Many people believe that education should be free for everyone.
  • The education system needs improvement to better serve students.
  • In some countries, access to education is limited.
  • Higher education is essential for many careers today.
  • Online education has become very popular in recent years.
  • She values her education and always wants to learn more.
  • The group discussed the importance of education in society.

Usage notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts. While applicable in academic settings, be cautious when discussing education in casual conversations as it can vary greatly by personal experience.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'educate' + 'ion' (like a process) to remember it’s the process of learning.

Collocations

  • decent
  • excellent
  • first-class
  • acquire
  • get
  • have
  • authority
  • committee
  • department
  • in education
  • through education
  • education about
  • decent
  • excellent
  • first-class
  • acquire
  • get
  • have
  • authority
  • committee
  • department
  • in education
  • through education
  • education about

Synonyms

  • learning
  • instruction
  • teaching
  • schooling
  • training

Antonyms

  • ignorance
  • illiteracy

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'educate' (verb form) vs 'education' (noun form).
  • Using 'education' to refer to one's level of knowledge without context.
  • Mixing up 'education' with 'training'; they are related but not the same.