re-education
nounUK /ˌriː.edjʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌriː.edʒəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Teaching someone new ideas or skills to replace old ones.
The program offers re-education for workers who need to learn new skills.
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2. The process of teaching someone to think differently, often in a political or ideological context.
The prisoners underwent political re-education during their detention.
3. Medical therapy that helps a person regain a lost ability, such as walking or speaking.
After the stroke, she began physical re-education to improve her balance.
4. A course of study that updates a person's knowledge in a field.
Doctors attend regular re-education sessions to keep up with new treatments.