noun · neutral
education
UK/ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən/US/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/ed·U·ca·tion
the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this
Examples
“Many experts say investment in education is key to long-term growth.”
“Adult education programmes help migrants improve language and job skills.”
“Compulsory education usually finishes at sixteen in that country.”
Band 8 sentence
“Expanding access to quality education is essential if a country wants to reduce inequality and boost long-term economic growth.”
Collocations
- higher education
- formal education
- compulsory education
- receive an education
Word family
Common mistakes
I have good education→I have a good education
She education her children→She educates her children / She gives her children an education
Many educations are needed→Many education programmes are needed
Say it for a higher band
5learning→6schooling→7+education
Synonyms
schooling
learning
Easily confused
training
“Vocational training focuses on practical skills, while education often covers broader theoretical knowledge.”
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