edification

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You might have expected technology billionaires to be well-informed about the world; someone like Musk could, if he chose, easily maintain a large research department for his personal edification.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

You won’t come away from “People, Places & Things” — a phrase here denoting the myriad potential threats to steady sobriety — with much in the way of fresh edification.

From Washington Post • Nov. 22, 2022

But it's an element of feel-good edification that fuels much of the star's iconic appeal.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2022

Feeders have long been a popular way to connect with nature and draw in native species and passing migrants for our edification.

From Scientific American • Mar. 4, 2022

After that, Mrs. E.C.B. composed verse for her private edification.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee