teaching meaning and definition

TEACHING noun

Definition of teaching (noun)

1. the profession of a teacher
   • "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession"
   • synonyms: instruction, pedagogy
2. a doctrine that is taught
   • "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts"
   • synonyms: commandment, precept
3. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
   • "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded"
   • synonyms: didactics, education, educational activity, instruction, pedagogy