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EDUCATION

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There are 19 entries related to EDUCATION in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary.


1. What does EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
Definition 1/6 (6 senses as a noun): The activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

2. What does SELF-EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
The process of educating yourself

3. What does ADULT EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
It's a course (via lectures or correspondence) for adults who are not otherwise engaged in formal study

4. What does HIGHER EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
Education provided by a college or university

5. What does SPECIAL EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
Education of physically or mentally handicapped children whose needs cannot be met in an ordinary classroom

6. What does BOARD OF EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
It's a board in charge of local public schools

7. What does PHYSICAL EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
Training in the development of and care for the human body; stresses athletics; includes hygiene

8. What does DOCTOR OF EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
It's a doctor's degree in education

9. What does EDUCATION SECRETARY mean?
pronunciation
The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Education (this entry has two senses; see the dictionary for the second meaning).

10. What does MASTER OF EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
It's a master's degree in education

11. What does SECONDARY EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
Education beyond the elementary grades; provided by a high school or college preparatory school

12. What does CONTINUING EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
It's a program of instruction designed primarily for adult students who participate part-time

13. What does EDUCATION DEPARTMENT mean?
pronunciation
The United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979

14. What does ELEMENTARY EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
Education in elementary subjects (reading and writing and arithmetic) provided to young students at a grade school

15. What does VOCATIONAL EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
Training for a specific vocation in industry or agriculture or trade

16. What does SECRETARY OF EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Education (this entry has two senses; see the dictionary for the second meaning).

17. What does DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION mean?
pronunciation
The United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979

18. What does SECRETARY OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE mean?
pronunciation
Head of a former executive department created in 1953 and divided into two departments in 1979

19. What does DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE mean?
pronunciation
It's a former executive department of the United States government; created in 1953 and divided in 1979


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