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Definition of ed

ed

/ɛd/
ed
Plural:eds
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• noun

1

Informal clipped form of education, used primarily in compound expressions for school or university courses such as physical education, driver education, or special education.

Example

"She signed up for driver's ed as soon as she turned sixteen."

2

Written abbreviation for editor or edition, used in bibliographies, publishing citations, and editorial notes.

Example

"The citation lists the author's name followed by the abbreviation for the revised ed."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ed
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