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retrain

verb

re·​train (ˌ)rē-ˈtrān How to pronounce retrain (audio)
retrained; retraining; retrains

transitive verb

: to train again or anew

intransitive verb

: to become trained again
retrainable adjective

Examples of retrain in a Sentence

The organization retrains people who have lost their jobs. He is retraining for another job. He retrained as a mechanic.
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These small acts retrain your brain toward positivity and resilience. Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 2025 Most of the jobs are temporary, while resource needs and environmental impact will go on for many years, so companies must find ways to be part of the community, protecting residents from rising utility prices and offering job retraining programs, Chien said. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025 The statement said O'Hara also directed Minneapolis officers to be retrained on domestic violence response by the end of the year. Wcco Staff, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 More than 70% are retraining high-potential employees in AI, the report said. Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for retrain

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of retrain was in 1856

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“Retrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrain. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

retrain

verb
re·​train rē-ˈtrān How to pronounce retrain (audio)
1
: to train again or anew
2
: to become retrained
retrainable adjective

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