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training

noun
train·​ing | \ ˈtrā-niŋ How to pronounce training (audio) \

Definition of training

1a : 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

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Synonyms for training

Synonyms

drill, exercise, practice (also practise), routine, workout

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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.
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The 12-week training included solar installations and CPR and Occupational Safety and Health Administration certifications. Cortlynn Stark, Washington Post, "As demand for solar energy grows, D.C. job training offers both employment and community results," 30 Aug. 2019 Tricia said the family is setting up an athlete development fund to cover the training, competition and travel costs. John Benson, cleveland.com, "Brecksville seventh-grade swimmer and triathlete spends summer breaking records," 29 Aug. 2019 The right-hander threw three pain-free innings in a simulated game Tuesday at the Dodgers’ spring training in Arizona. Los Angeles Times, "Max Muncy to undergo further tests on right wrist to determine severity of injury," 29 Aug. 2019 Once the law was repealed in 1993, Jacobson entered flight training to become an FA-18 fighter pilot. Ben Brazil, Daily Pilot, "Planned Parenthood medical director, a former fighter pilot, began flying through gender barriers as a girl," 29 Aug. 2019 The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission, which has been meeting since the Parkland high school massacre last year, issued a report criticizing the training Invictus offered Palm Beach County’s guards earlier this month. Lois K. Solomon, sun-sentinel.com, "Schools to sue charter security training firm after blistering report," 28 Aug. 2019 He was moved to second base when Scooter Gennett suffered a severe groin injury in spring training and José Iglesias was a natural shortstop. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "Joey Votto returns from IL, Cincinnati Reds option José Peraza to Triple-A Louisville," 27 Aug. 2019 Castro is friendly with Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor, who took him under his wing during defensive drills in spring training in his final year with the team. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers shortstop Willi Castro keeps his word to dad. Here's how," 27 Aug. 2019 Imagine a professional who has the special training and has spent the time familiarizing themselves with the data on Trump trying to defend their decision to stay silent ten years from now. James Fallows, The Atlantic, "On Trump and Queeg: A Followup," 25 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of training

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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training

noun

English Language Learners Definition of training

: a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job
: the process by which an athlete prepares for competition by exercising, practicing, etc.

training

noun
train·​ing | \ ˈtrā-niŋ How to pronounce training (audio) \

Kids Definition of training

1 : the course followed by a person or animal who trains or is being trained
2 : the skill, knowledge, or experience acquired by a person or animal who has trained “You are just in time to put your training to use …”— Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted

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