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adjective · noun

educational

adj. · n.
US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃənəɫ/ UK /ˌɛdʒuːkˈeɪʃənəl/ ed·u·ca·tion·al

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    adj.connected to the system of teaching and learning in schools or colleges.

    adj.relating to the formal process of education or the institutions and systems involved in teaching.

    Simple

    The government is planning to change its educational policy for primary schools.

    In context

    The minister proposed a series of educational reforms designed to address the growing disparity in student outcomes across the country.

  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    adj.providing useful knowledge or information that helps you learn.

    adj.serving to educate or provide information; possessing an instructive quality.

    Simple

    We watched an educational film about how bees make honey.

    In context

    The documentary provided an educational overview of the geological forces that shaped the mountain range over millions of years.

    uninformative
  3. 03 C1 Advanced Technical

    n.a trip for people in the travel industry to learn about a place so they can sell it to customers.

    n.a familiarisation trip provided to travel agents or consultants to promote a destination or service. Often shortened to 'fam trip' in industry contexts.

    Simple

    The airline invited several travel agents on an educational to the Caribbean.

    In context

    The tourism board organised an educational for European consultants to showcase the region's new luxury eco-resorts.

    Usage

    Commonly used as a countable noun within the tourism and hospitality sectors.

    fam tripstudy tour
  4. 04 C2 Proficiency FormalTechnical

    n.a meeting or class where people learn about a specific subject.

    n.an event such as a seminar, workshop, or conference intended for professional instruction.

    Simple

    The company is hosting an educational on the new safety regulations next month.

    In context

    The medical association scheduled a three-day educational to update practitioners on the latest developments in robotic surgery.

    workshopseminartraining session

Usage educational needs · educational attainment · educational institutions


From education + -al.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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