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								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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								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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								the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university) 
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								the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) 
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