teaching

noun

1. the profession of a teacher

   noun.act

   Examples

   He prepared for teaching while still in college.

   Synonyms instruction pedagogy

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a doctrine that is taught

   noun.cognition

   Examples

   The teachings of religion.

   Synonyms commandment precept

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

   noun.act

   Examples

   Good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded.

   Synonyms didactics education educational activity instruction pedagogy

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. The act or business of instructing; also, that which is taught; instruction.

   noun

   Source: webster1913