teaching

[ tee-ching ]

/ ˈti tʃɪŋ /

the act or profession of a person who teaches.

something that is taught.

Often teachings. doctrines or precepts: the teachings of Lao-tzu.

Origin of teaching

First recorded in 1125–75, teaching is from the Middle English word teching. See teach, -ing¹

non·teach·ing, adjective self-teach·ing, adjective

“I thought in Europe they would abandon Wahhabi teachings,” she say.

The Secret Life of an ISIS Warlord |Will Cathcart, Vazha Tavberidze, Nino Burchuladze |October 27, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
While their songs are inspired by Jewish teachings, they are nowhere close to evangelical.

The Sisterhood of Bulletproof Stockings: It’s Ladies’ Night for Hasidic Rockers |Emily Shire |September 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
He said those deceivers would cause Christians who remain true to His teachings to become reviled.

Fringe Factor: 'Gaystapo' Claims Its Latest 'Victim' |Olivia Nuzzi |July 26, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But his followers aggressively spread his teachings by infiltrating house churches in China.

Is This The Scariest Doomsday Sect in China? |Brendon Hong |June 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Levine had been in and around AA for more than a decade when he began merging Buddhism with the 12-step teachings.

The Buddhist Punk Reforming Drug Rehab |Stephen Krcmar |June 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In no sense do his teachings as they came from his lips constitute a religion.

Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 9 |Various
It has been well said that the words "Utility and Progress" give the keynotes of Bacon's teachings.

Heresy: Its Utility And Morality |Charles Bradlaugh
Occasionally some book too extravagant in its teachings was put upon the Index.

A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 4 |Henry Charles Lea
In it the teachings of "In Memoriam" assume a narrative form.

Vocal Expression |Katherine Jewell Everts
On the one hand it is irreconcilable with the teachings of science.

The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis |Marcus Dods

teaching

/ (ˈtiːtʃɪŋ) /

the art or profession of a teacher

(sometimes plural) something taught; precept

(modifier) denoting a person or institution that teaches a teaching hospital

(modifier) used in teaching teaching aids