training

noun

train·​ing ˈtrā-niŋ 

1

a

: the act, process, or method of one that trains

b

: the skill, knowledge, or experience acquired by one that trains

2

: the state of being trained

Synonyms

• drill
• exercise
• practice
• practise
• routine
• workout

Examples of training in a Sentence

The job requires special training.

She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer.

He received training in first aid.

a young doctor who's still in training

She's in training for the Olympics.

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the fervor around AI today, there are still no more than a few thousand individuals in the entire world who have the training and skillset to carry out frontier AI research. —Rob Toews, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024

Residents of the facility may receive social support and counseling, job training and placement, and assistance with grocery shopping and bill management. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024

Now, many state flagship universities have wiped DEI from their websites and training. —Wilson Bailey, National Review, 2 Nov. 2024

The rising country music star opens up about his training and nutrition regimen ahead of his 'Relapse' tour. —Colson Thayer, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing training

• assertiveness training
• autogenic training
• basic training
• crate-training
• high-intensity interval training
• interval training
• in training
• on-the-job training
• potty training
• spring training
• strength training
• toilet training
• training college
• training manual
• training school
• training shoe
• training table
• training wheels
• weight training

Kids Definition

training

noun

train·​ing

1

: the course followed by one who trains or is being trained

2

: the knowledge, experience, or condition acquired by one who trains