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View usage for: (edɪfɪkeɪʃən) uncountable noun [oft with poss]If something is done for your edification, it is done to benefit you in some way, for example by teaching you about something. [formal] He's even built a theatre from scratch for the edification of the locals. Synonyms: instruction, schooling, education, information More Synonyms of edification edification in British English (ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) noun1. improvement, instruction, or enlightenment, esp when morally or spiritually uplifting 2. the act of edifying or state of being edified Derived forms edificatory (ˌedifiˈcatory) adjective edification in American English (ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) noun an edifying or being edified; instruction; esp., moral or spiritual instruction Word origin ME edificacioun < LL(Ec) aedificatio < L, act of building Examples of 'edification' in a sentenceedification Thus far he has displayed no evidence of edification; in fact, he is sometimes moved to make critical remarks. the use of Scripture for the edification of believers Synonyms teaching improvement building up uplifting elevation Additional synonymsDefinition the process of teaching, esp. at a school, college, or university institutions for the care and education of children Synonyms teaching, schooling, training, development, coaching, improvement, discipline, instruction, drilling, tutoring, nurture, tuition, enlightenment, erudition, indoctrination, edification, e-learning or elearning Definition the act of enlightening or the state of being enlightened We set off for the East in search of spiritual enlightenment. Synonyms understanding, information, learning, education, teaching, knowledge, instruction, awareness, wisdom, insight, literacy, sophistication, comprehension, cultivation, refinement, open-mindedness, edification, broad-mindedness Definition help, advice, or instruction, usually from someone more experienced or more qualified They improve their performance under the guidance of professional coaches. Synonyms advice, direction, leadership, instruction, government, help, control, management, teaching, counsel, counselling, auspicesNearby words ofedification - edgy
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