( AmE also continued education ) n [ U ]
education at any time during a person’s adult life. In Britain it is usually provided by Local Education Authorities and includes a great variety of courses in many different places. Courses are usually part-time and often take place in the evenings. They include cultural subjects, training in new technology, and skills for people with special needs. Many colleges and universities, especially in the US, have a department for adult education, often called the School (or Department) of Continuing Education.