Used in a Sentence

taught

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for taught.

Editorial note

My firm belief from having learned and taught the subject is that the linear function approach is superior.

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Quick take

Misspelling of taut. [(also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of taught gathered in one view.

adjective

Misspelling of taut. [(also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for taught.

adjective

Misspelling of taut. [(also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.]

Example sentences

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My firm belief from having learned and taught the subject is that the linear function approach is superior.

2

As someone who has taught several beginners (non-programmers) Ruby, I would say the uptake is good.

3

Music theory could be taught in a way so that students learnt to find the G as a matter of course.

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No one taught me, I played with them until I learned, and back then there was no internet.

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I'm also a self taught programmer, but I have never been treated less for not having a degree.

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I taught over 100 people in that time and the vast majority of them are doing just fine now.

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I taught code at a programming bootcamp for a little over year to people who mostly had no experience programming.

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My linalg is self-taught, and I'd never seen / thought about the differences between the row picture and column picture.

9

Google need to be taught some respect for this fact, alas..

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Join us as engineer #9, and improve how grammar is taught.

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I am self taught, started learning code about 6 years ago, and I get recruiters contacting me and job offers constantly.

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Companies like that would benefit from being more flexible on the degree issue; there are a huge number of programmers out there who are self-taught.

Quote examples

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Soft Skill by John Sonmez (published by MAnning) Although written as the "Software Developer's Life Manual" the lessons taught in this book is universal to all careers.

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"To someone with no capital or prospects a hitchhiking robot is a cruel joke, and to destroy it is an act of resistance." Give me a break, I grew up in a poorer place with worse health care and that is an act of vandalism and people who haven't been taught decent values.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use taught in a sentence?

My firm belief from having learned and taught the subject is that the linear function approach is superior.

What does taught mean?

Misspelling of taut. [(also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.]

What part of speech is taught?

taught is commonly used as adjective.