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noun · verb

schooling

n. · v.
US /ˈskuɫɪŋ/ UK /skˈuːlɪŋ/ school·ing

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    n.the education you receive at a school or college.

    n.the process of being educated in an institution; formal instruction or attendance at a school.

    Simple

    He finished his formal schooling at the age of eighteen and started working.

    In context

    The government is investing heavily in primary schooling to ensure that literacy rates improve across the rural provinces.

  2. 02 C1 Advanced Technical

    n.the process of training an animal, especially a horse.

    n.the systematic training or instruction of an animal, particularly in the context of equestrian dressage.

    Simple

    The horse needs more schooling before it can compete in the show.

    In context

    Daily schooling is essential for a young horse to develop the balance and responsiveness required for advanced dressage movements.

  3. 03 B2 Upper Intermediate

    v.the act of teaching or training someone or something.

    v.the present participle of 'school', referring to the act of educating, disciplining, or training a person or animal.

    Simple

    She spent years schooling her children at home before they went to university.

    In context

    By schooling himself in the nuances of corporate law, he managed to navigate the merger without hiring outside counsel.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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