I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English teching, from gerund of techen to teach
1. : the act, practice, or profession of teaching
teaching requires intelligence, maturity, and devotion
many young people will go into teaching
2. : something that is taught : instruction , doctrine
you have had excellent teaching
the teachings of Confucius
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of teach
: that teaches
teaching profession
teaching doctor