teaching Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the profession of a teacher
   pedagogy; instruction.
   
   • he prepared for teaching while still in college
   • pedagogy is recognized as an important profession
2. noun a doctrine that is taught
   precept; commandment.
   
   • the teachings of religion
   • he believed all the Christian precepts
3. noun the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
   instruction; educational activity; didactics; pedagogy; education.
   
   • he received no formal education
   • our instruction was carefully programmed
   • good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded
4. verb impart skills or knowledge to
   teach; instruct; learn.
   
   • I taught them French
   • He instructed me in building a boat
5. verb accustom gradually to some action or attitude
   teach.
   
   • The child is taught to obey her parents

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