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teaching

American  
[tee-ching] / ˈti tʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or profession of a person who teaches.

  2. something that is taught. teach.

  3. Often teachings. doctrines or precepts.

    the teachings of Lao-tzu.


teaching British  
/ ˈtiːtʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. the art or profession of a teacher

  2. (sometimes plural) something taught; precept

  3. (modifier) denoting a person or institution that teaches

    a teaching hospital

  4. (modifier) used in teaching

    teaching aids

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • nonteaching adjective
  • self-teaching adjective

Etymology

Origin of teaching

First recorded in 1125–75, teaching is from the Middle English word teching. See teach, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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"He began teaching again, and now he has written his second opera, which is a kind of message to his wife, Marta," Goz said.

From Barron's

Last year, the math department reported cutting paid graders and instituting reduced hours for teaching assistants.

From Los Angeles Times

The panel decided the public interest considerations in "maintaining confidence" in the profession meant a prohibition from teaching was appropriate, meaning Martin is barred from teaching.

From BBC

The panel concluded that a banning order stopping her from teaching was "proportionate and in the public interest".

From BBC

Thousands of students and graduates are bringing legal action against their universities, over the quality of teaching and learning during Covid lockdowns.

From BBC