education

Universal Words noun 1 [U,sing.] a process of teaching, training and learning, especially in schools or colleges, to improve knowledge and develop skills: primary / elementary education * secondary education * further / higher / post-secondary education * students in full-time education * adult education classes * a college / university education * the state education system * a man of little education * She completed her formal education in 1995. 2 [U,sing.] a particular kind of teaching or training: health education * an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) * Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. 3 (also Education) [U] the institutions or people involved in teaching and training: the Education Department * the Department of Health, Education and Welfare * There should be closer links between education and industry. 4 (usually Education) [U] the subject of study that deals with how to teach: a College of Education * a Bachelor of Education degree * She's an education major. 5 [sing.] (often humorous) an interesting experience that teaches you sth: The rock concert was quite an education for my parents!