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schools

/skuːlz/

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(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

Examples :

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

animal fish group ocean biology nature

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Examples :

"During the summer, the beach is crowded with schools of small fish. "

group animal fish

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(of fish) To form into, or travel in a school.

Examples :

"The fish schools together in the shallows. "

animal fish group

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An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.

Examples :

"Harvard University is a famous American postsecondary school."

education organization building

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An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).

Examples :

"Sentence: "Many children attend schools in their neighborhood to learn reading and math." "

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At Eton College, a period or session of teaching.

Examples :

"Divinity, history and geography are studied for two schools per week."

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Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.

Examples :

"We are enrolled in the same university, but I attend the School of Economics and my brother is in the School of Music."

education organization structure

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An art movement, a community of artists.

Examples :

"The Barbizon school of painters were part of an art movement towards Realism in art, which arose in the context of the dominant Romantic Movement of the time."

art group organization education

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(considered collectively) The followers of a particular doctrine; a particular way of thinking or particular doctrine; a school of thought.

Examples :

"These economists belong to the monetarist school."

doctrine way philosophy education group system theory

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The time during which classes are attended or in session in an educational institution.

Examples :

""During schools, the library is a quiet place to study." "

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The room or hall in English universities where the examinations for degrees and honours are held.

Examples :

"After finishing their lectures, the students nervously gathered in the schools for their final examinations. "

education building architecture place

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The canons, precepts, or body of opinion or practice, sanctioned by the authority of a particular class or age.

Examples :

"He was a gentleman of the old school."

culture philosophy doctrine theory tradition education

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An establishment offering specialized instruction, as for driving, cooking, typing, coding, etc.

Examples :

"Many schools offer courses in computer coding. "

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To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).

Examples :

"Many future prime ministers were schooled in Eton."

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To defeat emphatically, to teach an opponent a harsh lesson.

Examples :

"The experienced chess player schooled the newcomer in just fifteen moves. "

sport action entertainment achievement

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To control, or compose, one's expression.

Examples :

"She took care to school her expression, not giving away any of her feelings."

mind character attitude