teaching

teaching
I. noun Date: 13th century 1. the act, practice, or profession of a teacher 2. something taught; especially doctrine <
the teachings of Confucius
>
II. adjective Date: 1615 of, relating to, used for, or engaged in teaching <
a teaching aid
>
<
the teaching profession
>
<
a teaching assistant
>

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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