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noun
the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979
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noun
the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
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noun
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
"he received no formal education"
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knowledge acquired by learning and instruction
"it was clear that he had a very broad education"
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the gradual process of acquiring knowledge
"education is a preparation for life"
"a girl's education was less important than a boy's"
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noun
the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)