teaching teaching /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

noun

1. () The profession of a teacher  ( pedagogy , instruction , teaching )
   the profession of a teacher
    He prepared for teaching while still in college
   he prepared for teaching while still in college
    Pedagogy is recognized as an important profession
   pedagogy is recognized as an important profession
   
   
2. () A doctrine that is taught  ( commandment , precept , teaching )
   a doctrine that is taught
    The teachings of religion
   the teachings of religion
    He believed all the Christian precepts
   he believed all the Christian precepts
   
3. () The activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill  ( didactics , pedagogy , educational activity , education , instruction , teaching )
   the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
    He received no formal education
   he received no formal education
    Our instruction was carefully programmed
   our instruction was carefully programmed
    Good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded
   good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded