- present participle of teach.
noun
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the art or profession of a teacher
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(sometimes plural) something taught; precept
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(modifier) denoting a person or institution that teaches
a teaching hospital
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(modifier) used in teaching
teaching aids
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Etymology
Origin of teaching
First recorded in 1125–75, teaching is from the Middle English word teching. See teach, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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She spent six years as an adjunct professor teaching criminal procedure and litigation at Southwestern Law School.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
It may be time to review what Ben Chabot, a former Chicago Fed economist now teaching at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago, describes as, effectively, a run on the bond market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
“In terms of myself, the teaching part of it was something that I’ve maybe grown a little bit since like the very first practice I coached two years ago,” Redick said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
After teaching herself to play during the coronavirus lockdown, she entered her first tournament at Harrow Chess Club in July 2021.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Akira tried to sit with her anxiety, letting it wash over her like a wave, the way her therapist had been teaching her.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Kiai Muchtar Mu'thi combines Islamic teachings with a strong emphasis on Indonesian nationalism, and the school he owns in East Java is part of a wider complex that has thousands of loyal followers.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
It is not clear why his followers accepted his teachings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
And how did Buddhist teachings find their way into this adrenaline-fueled novel?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
It recognises Protestantism and Catholicism as official religions, but practising organisations must register with the government -- something many Christians feel yields an unacceptable amount of control over church affairs and teachings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Would he be the type of scythe Faraday was, or would he accept the teachings of Goddard?
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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