Meaning & use
Teaching
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The occupation, activity, or profession of instructing others; also, a doctrine or principle that is taught.
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She dedicated her career to teaching mathematics to high school students.
The monk's teachings emphasized compassion and mindfulness.
A note on using this word
Used both as a gerund describing the act of instructing and as a countable noun referring to a specific doctrine.
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learning
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