schooling — education received at school; formal instruction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: education received at school; formal instruction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Despite having no formal schooling, the self-taught genius invented a time machine in his garage.
- Online schooling became the norm during the pandemic.
- Her parents chose home schooling because she kept teaching the teachers how to do math.
schooling
NOUN[/ˈskuːlɪŋ/]
education received at school; formal instruction
Student receiving formal education at school
Real schooling beats mere fooling and ruling!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'scol', borrowed from Ancient Greek 'schole' meaning 'leisure' or 'free time'. In ancient Greece, scholarly pursuits were conducted during leisure hours, which led to the semantic shift from 'leisure time' to 'place of learning' and eventually 'educational institution'.
Breakdown
school (from Greek schole, leisure) + -ing (gerund/present participle suffix denoting an action or process), literally 'the process or act of attending school'.
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📝Examples
“Despite having no formal schooling, the self-taught genius invented a time machine in his garage.”
“Online schooling became the norm during the pandemic.”
“Her parents chose home schooling because she kept teaching the teachers how to do math.”
“Quality schooling is essential for a child's development.”
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