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

Expand training requirements so all caregivers working at directed care facilities must receive an initial eight hours of dementia care training — double the current minimum — and four more hours every year. —Sahana Jayaraman, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024

From Day One of training, the program includes regular pay for employees. —Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024

The comprehensive mobilization bill that has yet to pass in parliament envisions three months of training for soldiers drafted during wartime. —Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 Apr. 2024

Maternal-fetal specialists are obstetricians who undergo three additional years of training to manage the most complicated and high-risk pregnancies. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024

The mediators and ambassadors are unpaid volunteers who went through a voluntary 45 hours of training that focused on active listening, empathy, conflict resolution and cultural sensitivity with a 100 percent attendance through its duration. —Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024

The comprehensive mobilization bill that has yet to pass in Parliament envisions three months of training for soldiers drafted during wartime. —Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024

The 42-year-old New Hampshire man is accused of starting dog training businesses in New Jersey, Indiana and Alabama. —Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024

Harris will announce a new resource center to provide training and technical assistance to states, local governments, law enforcement and health care providers using the laws. —Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 23 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing training

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