Definition of training
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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.
Recent Examples of training from the Web
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Military training comes in handy when Xinjiang’s Muslim Turkic-speaking Uighur natives grow restless.
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Amnesty International says Steudtner was providing training on non-violence and wellbeing.
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Most elected to go through training to become truck drivers.
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By seventh grade, boys started vocational training.
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Amnesty International says Steudtner was providing training on non-violence and wellbeing.
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This judicial seat should be filled by someone who knows the criminal law of this State, and who will NOT need 'on the job training.'
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After a strong performance in major league spring training, Staumont struggled with his command at Class AAA Omaha.
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While monitored, Lewis was training for a triatholon.
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First Known Use of training
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TRAINING Defined for English Language Learners
training
playDefinition of training for English Language Learners
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: a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job
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: the process by which an athlete prepares for competition by exercising, practicing, etc.
TRAINING Defined for Kids
training
playDefinition of training for Students
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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