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educated

American  
[ej-oo-key-tid] / ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. having undergone education.

    educated people.

  2. characterized by or displaying qualities of culture and learning.

  3. based on some information or experience.

    an educated estimate of next year's sales.


educated British  
/ ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. having an education, esp a good one

  2. displaying culture, taste, and knowledge; cultivated

  3. (prenominal) based on experience or information (esp in the phrase an educated guess )

"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

  • half-educated adjective
  • noneducated adjective
  • quasi-educated adjective
  • supereducated adjective
  • undereducated adjective
  • well-educated adjective

Etymology

Origin of educated

First recorded in 1660–70; educate + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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A far more educated and connected generation is entering the labour market.

From BBC

One farmer told the BBC that dog attacks on his sheep were a constant "nightmare" and countryside visitors needed to be better educated about the risks.

From BBC

I am reasonably educated, and at 64, I still have most of my wits.

From MarketWatch

As a college educated US-born citizen, Vora says he felt comfortable using his voice to raise awareness about the pricing pressures that are putting a strain small business owners.

From BBC

But they also use it to build consumer profiles to make educated guesses about what you’re likely to buy in the future.

From Salon