n. [ L. educatio; cf. F. éducation. ] The act or process of educating; the result of educating, as determined by the knowledge skill, or discipline of character, acquired; also, the act or process of training by a prescribed or customary course of study or discipline;
To prepare us for complete living is the function which education has to discharge. H. Spenser.
a. Of or pertaining to education. “His educational establishment.” J. H. Newman. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a specialist in the theory of eduction.
n. One who is versed in the theories of, or who advocates and promotes, education.