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educated

[ ej-oo-key-tid ]
/ ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tɪd /
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adjective
having undergone education: educated people.
characterized by or displaying qualities of culture and learning.
based on some information or experience: an educated estimate of next year's sales.
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Origin of educated

First recorded in 1660–70; educate + -ed2

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Words related to educated

accomplished, civilized, cultured, enlightened, informed, intelligent, knowledgeable, literate, prepared, schooled, skilled, trained, well-read, coached, corrected, cultivated, developed, enriched, finished, fitted

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British Dictionary definitions for educated

educated
/ (ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪtɪd) /
adjective
having an education, esp a good one
displaying culture, taste, and knowledge; cultivated
(prenominal) based on experience or information (esp in the phrase an educated guess)
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