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