present participle
It means teaching someone so they gain knowledge or skills.
The training program is educating new employees in basic safety skills.
The school is educating children from nearby towns.
American English
How to pronounce educating
verb · nounB1Common word
EHjuhkaydihng
/ˈɛ.ʤəˌkeɪ.ɾɪŋ/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of educate
Educating is used for an ongoing action and for the activity of teaching or informing people.
It means teaching someone so they gain knowledge or skills.
What to listen for
“Educating” is commonly pronounced /ˈɛ.ʤəˌkeɪ.ɾɪŋ/. Some speakers also use /ˈɛʤ.juˌkeɪ.ɾɪŋ/.
Usual pronunciation/ˈɛ.ʤəˌkeɪ.ɾɪŋ/
Also heard/ˈɛʤ.juˌkeɪ.ɾɪŋ/
Meanings & examples
present participle
It means giving someone useful information about a subject so they understand it better or make better decisions.
The campaign is educating the public about skin cancer.
Doctors are educating patients about the risks of smoking.
gerund
It is the activity of teaching someone so they gain knowledge or skills.
They enjoy educating new teachers.
We talked about educating children at home.
gerund
It is the activity of giving people useful information about a subject so they understand it better or make better decisions.
The campaign focuses on educating the public about recycling.
Many hospitals consider educating patients about side effects essential.
Useful expressions
to learn about a subject on your own
Educate yourself about the rules before you sign.