- 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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Priests used this odd object, divided into zones inscribed with the name of a god, as a teaching tool: In a sacrificed animal, departures from the liver’s usual features were viewed as messages from deities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Proceeds from the auction go to benefit the Edge Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching English and instructing professionals in Western business and educational methods.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Saar has never stopped making, mothering or teaching.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
And what about support staff like teaching assistants, canteen staff and librarians?
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
I rejoiced in teaching young people about linear equations and graphs.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
Buddhist monks are highly respected in Thailand as they are entrusted with preserving and passing on the Buddha's teachings.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Elizabette Guecamburu, a bookkeeper who has a rare neuromuscular disorder, spoke at Monday’s rally and implored the governor to remember the teachings of their shared alma mater Santa Clara University, a Jesuit-led private school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
It was, per the statement, his “recent use of social media” that also undermines the church’s teachings.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
"They are good teachings, whether we believe in him or not. They are humanitarian teachings," Peralta said of Leo, the fourth pope she has seen after John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
His mind went to Nali’s teachings, and he felt the words leaving his mouth out of habit.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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