What does "educating" mean?

1. (teaching or training) the process of teaching someone or giving them information so they can learn. 2. (providing knowledge) something that helps you learn or gives you useful information.

How do you use "educating"?

often used as a gerund to describe the general activity of teaching. usually placed before a noun or after a linking verb.

educating

v. · adj.

US //ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪŋ// UK //ˈɛdʒuːkˌeɪtɪŋ// ed·u·cat·ing

1 teaching or training (v.)
B1 Intermediate

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

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.

Example

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

Example

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.
2 providing knowledge (adj.)
C1 Advanced Formal

something that helps you learn or gives you useful information.

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

Example

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

Example

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

Usage

usually placed before a noun or after a linking verb.

Last updated June 20, 2026