the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill |
| the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university) |
| the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) |
| knowledge acquired by learning and instruction |
| the gradual process of acquiring knowledge |