teaching
n. · v.-
1 the profession (n.) A2 Elementarythe job or activity of educating students in a school or college.
the professional practice or occupation of an educator. Often uncountable when referring to the career path.
ExampleShe decided to go into teaching because she wanted to help children learn.
ExampleAfter a decade in the corporate sector, he transitioned into teaching, finding the classroom environment far more rewarding than the boardroom.
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2 religious or moral ideas (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Religionthe ideas or lessons taught by a religious leader or a famous thinker.
a body of doctrine, principles, or ideas advocated by a religious, philosophical, or political authority.
ExampleThe monk spoke about the teachings of the Buddha during the ceremony.
ExampleScholars continue to debate the ethical implications of his teachings, particularly regarding social responsibility and individual wealth.
- doctrine
- tenet
- precept
- philosophy
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3 the act of giving a lesson (v.) A1 Beginnerthe act of showing someone how to do something or giving them information.
the present participle or gerund of 'teach', describing the ongoing action of providing instruction.
ExampleHe is currently teaching a history class at the local high school.
ExampleTeaching advanced calculus requires not only a deep understanding of the subject but also the ability to simplify complex abstract concepts.
From Middle English teching, techinge, from Old English tǣċing, tǣċung (“instruction, direction, teaching”), equivalent to teach + -ing.
From Middle English techinge, techynge, techende, techand, from Old English tǣċende, from Proto-Germanic taikijandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic taikijaną (“to show, point out”), equivalent to teach + -ing.