noun
ed
ehd
noun
1
A short informal way of saying "education," especially in school or course names.
"She teaches phys ed at the local high school."
2
A short informal way of saying "edition" or "editor," often seen in publishing credits.
"The 3rd ed. of the textbook added two new chapters."
How to Use Ed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common abbreviation, meaning either "education" (as in "phys ed") or "edition/editor" in publishing.
When to use it
Informal in speech ("phys ed," "driver's ed"); standard as an abbreviation in print ("2nd ed.").
Common pairings
phys ed
sex ed
driver's ed
2nd ed.
Word Forms
eds plural, Eds plural
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