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
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Etymology
Origin of schooling
First recorded in 1400–50, schooling is from the late Middle English word scoling. See school 1, -ing 1
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Maybe it’s paying for your kids’ schooling without wrecking your own retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
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
Other families are seeking a wider perspective beyond traditional schooling and a rare reprieve from technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Sancho was a man without schooling, yet he was a wise man.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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