further education

noun

British

Examples of further education in a Sentence

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Elgin Area Chamber offering eight college scholarships The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce and its economic development program, Elgin Development Group, are offering eight $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing further education. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 The university’s website states that 97% of the undergraduate class of 2022 were employed or pursuing further education one year after graduation. Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025 Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for a long time, finding support and seeking education or further education regarding your condition will help you to manage your disease better. Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an expansion of GI Bill benefits for former U.S. service members seeking further education. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for further education 

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of further education was in 1937

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“Further education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/further%20education. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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