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Word

educating

Phoneticsed·u·cat·ing

US/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

UK/ˈɛdʒuːkˌeɪtɪŋ/

Definitions

01teaching or training

B1

v. the process of teaching someone or giving them information so they can learn.

v. the act of providing instruction or training to a person or group. This gerund form often functions as a noun describing the profession or activity of teaching.

“Educating children is one of the most important jobs in our society.”

“Educating the public about the risks of climate change requires a combination of scientific clarity and relatable storytelling.”

Usage

often used as a gerund to describe the general activity of teaching.

02providing knowledge

C1

adj. something that helps you learn or gives you useful information.

adj. serving to educate or provide information. While 'educational' is more common, 'educating' is used to describe an experience that actively teaches a lesson.

“It was an educating experience to see how the factory actually works.”

“The documentary proved to be a deeply educating journey into the complexities of international maritime law.”

Formal

Usage

usually placed before a noun or after a linking verb.

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Level
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
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