further education

noun

British
: adult education

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These tokens could then be used to purchase further education or, alternatively, traded for cash, increasing the incentive for learners to enhance their skill sets online. — Jake Lee, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 With over 70 percent participation, the program fosters independence, critical thinking, and adaptability to prepare students for further education and the workforce. — Vicki Phillips, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Many of our community health workers go on to become care coordinators, case managers, or pursue further education in healthcare. — The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 These experiences multiply students' career options by offering students work opportunities that lead to full-time jobs, further education, or both. — Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for further education

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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 26 Apr. 2025.

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