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How to pronounce school
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What does school mean?
nounAn institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
“Just one more tardy and you'll be staying after school.”
An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).
At Eton College, a period or session of teaching.
“Divinity, history and geography are studied for two schools per week.”
verbTo educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).
“Many future prime ministers were schooled in Eton.”
To defeat emphatically, to teach an opponent a harsh lesson.
“"You again?" Sandman demanded. "I guess you didn't learn your lesson." "This time I'm gonna school you."”
To control, or compose, one’s expression.
“She took care to school her expression, not giving away any of her feelings.”
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