Definition of Education
Education
ed·u·ca·tion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The process of teaching or learning in a school or university.

e.g. She pursued higher education to become a doctor.

(noun)
the knowledge, understanding, or skills gained at an institution like a school or university, or broadly, training or information on a particular subject or in a particular field;

e.g. She is receiving education in history and politics at university. He used his education in literature to solve the puzzle.

(noun)
a branch of study that involves the methods of teaching that can be used in schools and the ways in which students learn;

e.g. Candidates for this teaching position must hold a degree in education and have at least five years of experience.

(noun)
an experience that provides some sort of instruction or training, especially in the form of greater understanding and/or knowledge of something;

e.g. Their experience was an education in tolerance and acceptance.



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Quotes
  • "An average person with average talent, ambition and education can outstrip the most brilliant genius in our society, if that person has clear, focused goals." -- Brian Tracy

  • "Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." -- Jim Rohn

  • "If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn’t need motivation to speed him up. What he needs is education to turn him around." -- Jim Rohn

  • "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance." -- Harvey Mackay

  • "Your biggest opportunity probably lies under your own feet, in your current job, industry, education, experience or interests." -- Brian Tracy



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