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continuing education

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adult education

–noun
a program of noncredit courses for adults regardless of previous education, offered typically by a university extension or institute.
Also called continued education, continuing education.


Origin:
1850–55

continued education

Also called continuing education.
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con·tin·u·ing education   (kən-tĭn'yōō-ĭng)
n.  
  1. An instructional program that brings participants up to date in a particular area of knowledge or skills.

  2. Instructional courses designed especially for part-time adult students.

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