basic education
ˈbeɪsɪk ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən
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Definition of basic education - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educationinitial formal schooling typically up to a certain age
  • Basic education is compulsory for all children in many countries..
elementary education primary education
2.
school levelseducation covering primary and lower secondary stages
  • Basic education is crucial for children's development.
elementary education primary education
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Expressions with basic

basic materialsn.
essential elements needed for a process
Basic materials for the project include wood and nails.
basic trainingn.
introductory training covering essential skills
The new employees underwent basic training in customer service.
basic searchn.
simple search function offering few options usually one main search field
Use the basic search to quickly find files by name.
basic amenitiesn.
essential things needed for comfortable daily living
The hotel provides all basic amenities for guests.
basic cablen.
cable TV service with few channels and lower price
Many people subscribe to basic cable to save money.
basic datan.
essential simple facts or figures needed to describe or understand something
The form asks for basic data like your name and address.

Expressions with education

education opens doorsexp.
provides chances for better jobs and success
Education opens doors to a brighter future.
home educationn.
education received at home instead of school
Home education can be tailored to a child's needs.
physical educationn.
school subject involving physical exercises and sports
Physical education is my favorite class at school.
private educationn.
schooling paid for by families or groups, not run by government
Some parents choose private education because they prefer smaller class sizes.
compulsory educationn.
mandatory schooling required by law for children
Compulsory education ensures all children attend school.
general educationn.
education covering a broad range of subjects
General education includes math, science, and history.
higher educationn.
education at university level or beyond
She pursued higher education to become a doctor.
outdoor educationn.
learning activities that happen outside the classroom
Outdoor education helps students connect with nature.
post-secondary educationn.
stage of organized study after high school including college and vocational training
Many jobs today require some form of post-secondary education.
primary educationn.
first stage of formal education typically for children aged 5 to 11
Primary education focuses on basic skills like reading and math..

Terms related to basic education

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ageformalfoundationinitialinstructionlearningschoolingteachingacademicscurriculumliteracypedagogy

Terms with basic education included in their meaning

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groundingn.
education
basic training or education in a subject
General Medical Trainingn.
medical
education in basic medical knowledge and skills
EFAacr.
acr: Education for All
global movement to provide basic education to everyone

Examples of basic education in a sentence

  • Basic education lays the foundation for lifelong learning.
  • Many countries aim to provide universal basic education.
  • The government increased funding for basic education.

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  1. French:éducation de base, instruction élémentaire, ...
  2. German:Grundbildung, Basisausbildung, ...
  3. Italian:istruzione di base, educazione elementare, ...
  4. Spanish:educación básica, ...
  5. Portuguese:ensino básico, ...
  6. Chinese:初等教育, 基本教育, ...
  7. Japanese:基礎教育, 基本教育, ...
  8. Arabic:التعليم الأساسي, تَعْلِيم أَسَاسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִנּוּךְ יְסוֹדִי, הַשְׂכָּלָה בְּסִיסִית, ...
  10. Russian:начальное образование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:базова освіта, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राथमिक शिक्षा, मूलभूत शिक्षा, ...
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