- present participle of teach.
noun
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the art or profession of a teacher
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(sometimes plural) something taught; precept
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(modifier) denoting a person or institution that teaches
a teaching hospital
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(modifier) used in teaching
teaching aids
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Etymology
Origin of teaching
First recorded in 1125–75, teaching is from the Middle English word teching. See teach, -ing 1
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During the ‘60s and ‘70s, she took on a series of part-time jobs to provide for her children, designing costumes at a cultural center and teaching at area art schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
It was a personal matter that never came up in class, but almost certainly influenced her passion for her work and her teaching.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
She was a disciple of the anatomy-based, apparatus-free gymnastics 'Swedish system', and this specialism defined her teaching.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Reilly spent time teaching young staffers the art of campaigning, a rarity in politics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“But Brie and I weren’t on the same page. I told her from the beginning where my priorities were. I have two full-time jobs these days, between teaching and writing. My plate’s pretty full.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
The holy scripture contains the hymns and teachings of the Sikh Gurus, along with compositions by saint-poets from different spiritual traditions.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Catholicism, with its social teachings, offered him a bridge between the flawed individualism of his youth and the cold systems-analysis of liberal academia.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
"They are good teachings, whether we believe in him or not. They are humanitarian teachings," Peralta said of Leo, the fourth pope she has seen after John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
His teachings, Chopra has said, aim to guide people to embrace their strengths and potential for both personal and societal growth.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
He was saying that the teachings should be spreading further than they had, and temples needed to be established in other cities.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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