education Definition–noun | 1. | the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. |
| 2. | the act or process of imparting or acquiring particular knowledge or skills, as for a profession. |
| 3. | a degree, level, or kind of schooling: a university education. |
| 4. | the result produced by instruction, training, or study: to show one's edu
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| 5. | the science or art of teaching; pedagogics. |
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