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

• exercise
• practice

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

Both systems share the same software architecture, training setup, and sustainment infrastructure, which simplifies integration and lowers operational costs. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025

The training introduces the concepts used in stream team monitoring such as hydrology, natural and human impact on streams and monitoring methods. —Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025

The Marine Corps said live-fire training was conducted at Camp Pendleton year-round to maintain combat readiness and precision. —Susannah Cullinane, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025

Personally, a lot of offseason work to the team getting together in the spring, to training camp. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 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