schooling

[skoo-ling] / ˈsku lɪŋ /

NOUN

education

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprenticeship coaching instruction learning literacy scholarship teaching training tutoring

STRONG

background brainwashing breeding catechism civilization cultivation culture direction discipline drilling edification enlightenment erudition finish guidance improvement inculcation indoctrination information learnedness nurture pedagogics pedagogy preparation proselytism reading rearing refinement science study tuition tutelage

WEAK

book learning propagandism

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance

STRONG

confusion destruction harm hurt neglect worsening

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But neither are close to being a substitute for formal schooling.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Clark attended an elementary and a middle school in person at the district, but following the pandemic his family enrolled him online schooling full time, Canning said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

There are some parts of Ms. Kenny’s critique of modern schooling that are completely correct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Since the Middle East war began on February 28, some of Indonesia's neighbours have already announced fuel-saving steps including work-from-home measures, official travel cuts and online schooling.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Yes, I understand,” Ackers said sulkily, as if his deep schooling in police matters had been derided.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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