schooling

[skoo-ling]

noun

1. the process of being taught in a school.

2. instruction, education, or training, especially when received in a school.

3. the act of teaching.

4. Archaic.,  a reprimand.

schooling

/ ˈskuːlɪŋ /

noun

1. education, esp when received at school

2. the process of teaching or being taught in a school

3. the training of an animal, esp of a horse for dressage

4. an archaic word for reprimand

Other Word Forms

• nonschooling noun
• self-schooling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of schooling¹

First recorded in 1400–50, schooling is from the late Middle English word scoling. See school ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Along the way, we are treated to the author’s ironic wit and the delightful spectacle of Josie schooling her partner in the social graces he endearingly lacks.

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While luxe vacations and private schooling give children clues that they are wealthy, many families don’t share their true net worths, fearful of spoiling them or dimming their motivation to earn.

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Their schooling has been paid for by their father.

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On Monday afternoon, the education ministry issued a press release saying the region's education office had confirmed that "compulsory schooling has been regularly completed through home education" legal in Italy, according to news agencies.

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Those who began schooling in later years have paid a higher amount tied to inflation and increasing costs.

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