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

Priority #1 – get good experience Salary should not be your driver -- getting good training and mentorship to learn as much as possible is a better objective. —Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

The plan, currently under review at the White House, includes federal tax incentives, co-production treaties, job training, and infrastructure subsidies. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2025

His exhaustive training and reminders to eat have helped regulate his circadian rhythm, and the impact has been noticeable. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025

Additionally, pharmacists will need rigorous training in these new systems. —Anne Schmitz, The Conversation, 20 May 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