What does "educated" mean?

1. (having formal schooling) having a lot of knowledge from school or university. 2. (based on knowledge) describing a guess or decision that is based on facts and experience.

educated

adj.

US //ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪd// UK //ˈɛdʒuːkˌeɪtɪd// ed·u·cat·ed

1 having formal schooling (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

having a lot of knowledge from school or university.

having received a high level of formal education, typically at the tertiary level.

Example

She is a highly educated woman with degrees in both law and history.

Example

The policy was designed to appeal to an educated urban demographic that prioritises environmental sustainability and social reform.
- schooled
- learned
- literate
- uneducated
- ignorant
2 based on knowledge (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

describing a guess or decision that is based on facts and experience.

characterised by or based on relevant information, experience, or knowledge.

Example

I don't know the exact answer, but I can make an educated guess.

Example

Without the final laboratory results, the doctor could only make an educated guess regarding the specific strain of the virus.
- informed
- knowledgeable
- uninformed
- blind

Word family

Adjectiveeducated
Adjectiveuneducated