continuing education

noun

: formal courses of study for adult part-time students

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Learn about the importance of continuing education for engineers and how the IEEE Professional Development Suite can empower technical professionals in all levels of their career. IEEE Spectrum, 3 Apr. 2025 RDs and RDNs have a degree from an accredited dietetics program, have completed supervised practice, have passed a registration exam, and must accrue continuing education hours. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025 Employees also receive up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement for continuing education, along with the company’s health benefits, wellness programs, and flexible work arrangements. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025 The best dissertation writing services will also support continuing education for its staff to ensure writers stay abreast of the latest techniques for writing, editing, and reviewing field-specific content. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for continuing education

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of continuing education was in 1927

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“Continuing education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuing%20education. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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