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
Other Word Forms
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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He joined Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, one of the top film schools in the country, and dedicated himself to teaching budding screenwriters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The teaching union also wants the government to fully fund pay rises so schools do not have to find money for them in existing budgets - and says the current recommendation is not enough.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
From teaching children in Hampshire about insects to searching for fossils on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, Sir David's trips to the south reflect his enduring desire to share knowledge.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Mamdani is teaching the whole country a lesson, as his city empties of people.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“But Brie and I weren’t on the same page. I told her from the beginning where my priorities were. I have two full-time jobs these days, between teaching and writing. My plate’s pretty full.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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