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teaching

n. · v.
US //ˈtitʃɪŋ// UK //tˈiːtʃɪŋ// teach·ing
  1. 1 the profession (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    the 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.

    Example

    She decided to go into teaching because she wanted to help children learn.

    Example

    After a decade in the corporate sector, he transitioned into teaching, finding the classroom environment far more rewarding than the boardroom.

  2. 2 religious or moral ideas (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Religion

    the 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.

    Example

    The monk spoke about the teachings of the Buddha during the ceremony.

    Example

    Scholars continue to debate the ethical implications of his teachings, particularly regarding social responsibility and individual wealth.

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  1. 3 the act of giving a lesson (v.)
    A1 Beginner

    the 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.

    Example

    He is currently teaching a history class at the local high school.

    Example

    Teaching advanced calculus requires not only a deep understanding of the subject but also the ability to simplify complex abstract concepts.

Etymology 1

From Middle English teching, techinge, from Old English tǣċing, tǣċung (“instruction, direction, teaching”), equivalent to teach + -ing.

Etymology 2

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.

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