erudition \er`u*di"tion\ ([e^]r`[-u]*d[i^]sh"[u^]n), n. [L. eruditio: cf. F. ['e]rudition.] The act of instructing; the result of thorough instruction; the state of being erudite or learned; the acquisitions gained by extensive reading or study; particularly, learning in literature or criticism, as distinct from the sciences; scholarship.
The management of a young lady's person is not be overlooked, but the erudition of her mind is much more to be regarded. --Steele.
The gay young gentleman whose erudition sat so easily upon him. --Macaulay.
Syn: Literature; learning. See {Literature}.
The teacher was right, although Mr. Ericson, now 34 years old and fully adept, tries not to throw his erudition around when he coaches actors.
In contrast, we in industry are not measured by eloquence of speech nor erudition in writing but on attainment of quantified and timed objectives.
He was knighted in 1992. Quennell was a delightful companion with an unexpected gift for mimicry, and he will be much missed by his many friends, both for his conviviality and for his lightly worn erudition.
In contrast to the poetic language and the erudition displayed elsewhere, sex is described either mechanically or with compulsive alliteration.
Nothing is lost, since most warnings are considered examples of erudition and responsibility.
But for all his erudition, Mr. Drucker can be sloppy.
For that very reason I had not expected to read them with such a consistent pleasure at the style, humor and erudition they contain.
Yet sometimes, when Rep. Kemp attempts to demonstrate his erudition, he can be fuzzy.