teaching

(noun) the profession of a teacher. Synonyms: instruction, pedagogy. Examples: "He prepared for teaching while still in college." "Pedagogy is recognized as an important profession."

(noun) a doctrine that is taught. Synonyms: precept, commandment. Examples: "The teachings of religion." "He believed all the christian precepts."

(noun) the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill. Synonyms: education, instruction, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity. Examples: "He received no formal education." "Our instruction was carefully programmed." "Good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded."

(verb) impart skills or knowledge to. Synonyms: teach, learn, instruct. Examples: "I taught them french." "He instructed me in building a boat."

(verb) accustom gradually to some action or attitude. Synonyms: teach. Example: "The child is taught to obey her parents."