training

noun train·ing \ ˈtrā-niŋ \

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

Examples: training in a Sentence

Definition of training

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

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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

When Islamic State stormed to the gates of Baghdad, Australian special forces, military training teams and strike fighters were there almost as quickly as American ones, because the U.S. should never have to take on the world’s fight solo.

— tony abbott, WSJ, "An Ally Sizes Up Donald Trump," 13 July 2018
This sprawling 3,300-acre resort along the Deschutes River was once a World War II training facility and has its own observatory.

— megan michelson, Outside Online, "These Are the Best Stargazing Spots in North America," 13 July 2018
Just six months ago, Jackson was at Fort Benning, Georgia, pulling together the new training brigade, working to make real the vision of senior Army leaders.

— lolita c. baldor, chicagotribune.com, "Army ponders changes after insider attack that killed soldier in Afghanistan," 14 July 2018
Part of Chequeado’s revenue comes from offering training courses in fact-checking to newsrooms across Latin America.

— The Economist, "Latin America’s new media are growing up," 14 July 2018
Thank you @RepJohnKatko for your commitment to our current and future American workers through education + vocational training.

— refinery29.com, "What Ivanka Did This Week: Pavers, Protests & Paid Family Leave," 13 July 2018
Chelsea started pre-season training earlier this month, led by Conte, and face upcoming friendlies against Inter, Arsenal and Lyon before playing the Community Shield curtain raiser against Premier League champions Manchester City on 5th August.

— SI.com, "Chelsea Officially Sack Antonio Conte Ahead of Announcing Maurizio Sarri Appointment," 13 July 2018
On Friday afternoon, race officials posted a warning to competitors on their website about a special training by the U.S. Air Force that'll take place along the race's course on Monday, according to a notice posted on its website.

— deasia paige, Detroit Free Press, "Bayview Mackinac race, Air Force training exercise could collide," 13 July 2018
At some small volunteer departments, firefighters may get no formal training at all.

— mike hendricks, kansascity, "In a tragic loop, firefighters continue to die from preventable mistakes," 13 July 2018

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First Known Use of training

1548

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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training Synonyms

Synonyms

education, instruction, schooling, teaching, tutelage, tutoring;

Related Words

didactics, pedagogics, pedagogy;

higher education, higher learning;

coaching, conditioning, cultivation, preparation, readying;

development, direction, guidance, nurturance, nurturing;

edification, enlightenment, improvement;

TRAINING Defined for English Language Learners

training

noun

Definition of training for English Language Learners

: a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job
: the process by which an athlete prepares for competition by exercising, practicing, etc.