noun
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education, esp when received at school
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the process of teaching or being taught in a school
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the training of an animal, esp of a horse for dressage
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an archaic word for reprimand
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of schooling
First recorded in 1400–50, schooling is from the late Middle English word scoling. See school 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Among the things they have planned for Malaysia is visiting an orangutang sanctuary in Borneo and another longer stop at a world schooling centre to give the children more chances to spend time with peers.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
District challenges: Irwin said the main challenge is preparing young people to advance in college when their earlier schooling failed to give them the tools to succeed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The state and church controlled where and how they lived, the type of schooling for children, the language they spoke, and how they could practice their culture, religion and traditional livelihoods, it said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
An additional year of schooling raises earnings about 10% on average, and quality matters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Dad had told me what to say when people asked about my schooling.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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