n. | 1. | The act or business of instructing; also, that which is taught; instruction. |
Noun | 1. | teaching - the profession of a teacher; "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession" Synonyms: pedagogy, instruction |
2. | teaching - a doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts" Synonyms: commandment, precept | |
3. | teaching - the activities of educating or instructing or teaching; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good teaching is seldom rewarded" |