the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences) |
the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university) | an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion |
the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith |
knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | the body of people in a learned occupation |
the gradual process of acquiring knowledge | |