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

Offer comprehensive training programs to help employees gain confidence in the technology. —Puneet Gaur, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

Eating Greek yogurt after your resistance training sessions could maximize your muscle gains. —Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 25 Feb. 2025

Kim Kardashian faces lawsuit amid her own legal training The suit comes amid Kardashian's nascent interest in entering the legal field. —Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025

As Bloomberg reports, Apple has pledged to invest $1 billion in Indonesia and will give locals research and development training. —Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for training

• caning
• chaining
• craning
• draining
• feigning
• gaining
• graining
• raining
• reigning
• reining
• staining
• straining

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