educated
[ ej-oo-key-tid ]
/ ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tɪd /
adjective
having undergone education: educated people.
characterized by or displaying qualities of culture and learning.
based on some information or experience: an educated estimate of next year's sales.
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edta, edu, educ., educable, educate, educated, educated guess, an, educatee, education, educational, educational park
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Definition for educated (2 of 2)
educate
[ ej-oo-keyt ]
/ ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪt /
verb (used with object), ed·u·cat·ed, ed·u·cat·ing.
to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling.
to qualify by instruction or training for a particular calling, practice, etc.; train: to educate someone for law.
to provide schooling or training for; send to school.
to develop or train (the ear, taste, etc.): to educate one's palate to appreciate fine food.
to inform: to educate oneself about the best course of action.
verb (used without object), ed·u·cat·ed, ed·u·cat·ing.
to educate a person or group: A television program that educates can also entertain.
Origin of educate
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o·ver·ed·u·cate, verb (used with object), o·ver·ed·u·cat·ed, o·ver·ed·u·cat·ing.pre·ed·u·cate, verb (used with object), pre·ed·u·cat·ed, pre·ed·u·cat·ing.Synonym study
1. See teach.
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British Dictionary definitions for educated (1 of 2)
educated
/ (ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪtɪd) /
adjective
having an education, esp a good one
displaying culture, taste, and knowledge; cultivated
(prenominal) based on experience or information (esp in the phrase an educated guess)
British Dictionary definitions for educated (2 of 2)
educate
/ (ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt) /
verb (mainly tr)
(also intr) to impart knowledge by formal instruction to (a pupil); teach
to provide schooling for (children)I have educated my children at the best schools
to improve or develop (a person, judgment, taste, skills, etc)
to train for some particular purpose or occupation
Word Origin for educate
C15: from Latin ēducāre to rear, educate, from dūcere to lead
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