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school¹ noun 1 a place or institution where education is received, especially primary or secondary education. 2 in compounds a place or institution offering instruction in a particular field or subject, often part of a university • music school • art school. 3 the building or room used for this purpose. 4 the work of such an institution. 5 the body of students and teachers that occupy any such a place. 6 the period of the day or year during which such a place is open to students • Stay behind after school. 7 the disciples or adherents of a particular teacher. 8 a group of painters, writers or other artists sharing the same style, often as a result of having received instruction in the same place or from the same master. 9 any activity or set of surroundings as a provider of experience • Factories are the schools of life. 10 colloq a group of people meeting regularly for some purpose, especially gambling • a card school. 11 a method of instruction or tuition. 12 (schools) at Oxford University: the BA examinations. verb (schooled, schooling) 1 to educate in a school. 2 to give training or instruction of a particular kind to. 3 to discipline.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon scol, from Latin schola, from Greek schole leisure or lecture-place.

school² noun a group of fish, whales or other marine animals swimming together. verb (schooled, schooling) intrans to gather into or move about in a school.
ETYMOLOGY: 15c: Dutch.