school
school Lexical Profile
school Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An institution for the education of children, or the buildings, students, and staff associated with it.
"The new secondary school in the district offers advanced courses in science and mathematics."
A large group of fish or aquatic animals swimming together in a coordinated manner.
"A massive school of herring swam near the surface, attracting a flock of hungry seagulls."
A group of people, such as artists, philosophers, or scientists, who share a common style, philosophy, or method.
"The neoclassical school of economics emphasizes the role of supply and demand in determining market prices."
• verb
To educate, train, or instruct someone in a specific skill or discipline.
"She was rigorously schooled in classical music from a very young age."
To discipline, firmly correct, or thoroughly defeat someone by demonstrating superior knowledge or skill.
"The veteran player schooled the rookie on the complex defensive strategies of the game."
To form a large group or shoal (specifically regarding fish or other aquatic animals).
"Certain species of tropical fish will school tightly together to confuse potential predators."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The educational sense derives from Old English 'scōl', via Latin 'schola' and Greek 'scholē' (leisure, philosophy, lecture place). The sense meaning a group of fish comes from a completely different root, Middle Dutch 'schole' (multitude or troop).
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