- conˌtinuing eduˈcation
- noun [U]lessons for adults in a wide variety of subjects
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continuing education — con.tinuing edu cation n [U] training and education for adults that takes place outside the formal education system, usually in classes in the evenings … Dictionary of contemporary English
continuing education — con,tinuing edu cation noun uncount 1. ) classes for adults, often held in the evening, that give them the opportunity to study a wide variety of subjects 2. ) AMERICAN classes in which professional people learn the latest developments, laws, etc … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
adult education — noun a course (via lectures or correspondence) for adults who are not otherwise engaged in formal study (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑course, ↑course of study, ↑course of instruction, ↑class * * * noun [noncount] : a course of study for adults :… … Useful english dictionary
continuing education — noun a program of instruction designed primarily for adult students who participate part time • Hypernyms: ↑education, ↑instruction, ↑teaching, ↑pedagogy, ↑didactics, ↑educational activity * * * noun [noncount] : classes taken by adult students… … Useful english dictionary
