- 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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The ordinance that restricts yoga instruction at city parks does not outlaw teaching other subjects including tai chi and Shakespeare, the city has conceded in court proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
Going into my 18th year of teaching, my biggest goal is re-creating that experience of thinking critically for oneself and studying literature through a critical lens.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
But teaching assistant Fiona thinks there is now also a stigma around other "muscular" dogs - including Staffordshire bull terriers.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
She said she worked early mornings, evenings, weekends, and during school holidays when she was teaching - well beyond the hours she was paid for.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
She then spends four years in Niger, Colombia, and El Salvador as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching children and adults how to read and speak English.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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