teaching

(noun, verb)

noun

1. the profession of a teacher

- he prepared for teaching while still in college

Similar word(s): instruction, pedagogy

Definition categories: act, education

2. a doctrine that is taught

- the teachings of religion

Similar word(s): commandment, precept

Definition categories: thought, doctrine, ism, philosophy

3. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

- good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded

Similar word(s): didactics, education, instruction, pedagogy

Definition categories: act, activity

Sentences with teaching as a noun:

- Many follow the teachings of Confucius.

- Teaching has seen continual changes over the past decades.

verb

1. present participle of teach