basic training

noun

: the initial period of training of a military recruit

Examples of basic training in a Sentence

Our son is in basic training.
Recent Examples on the Web Of these, 95% go on to finish basic training and become soldiers, according to the Pentagon. Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2024 In fact, Kaepernick’s estimate was too generous: basic training can take as little as 21 weeks. Laurence Ralph, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2020 The hands-on class will provide students the opportunity to teach dogs basic training skills. Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 30 July 2024 Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are answering the draft notices and are now undergoing basic training and should begin refilling the ranks this summer. Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for basic training 

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basic training was in 1914

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“Basic training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basic%20training. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

basic training

noun
: the first part of training for a military recruit

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