training

1 of 2

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

training

2 of 2

present participle of train entry 2

Synonyms of training

Noun

• exercise
• practice

Examples of training in a Sentence

Noun

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

Noun

Other proposals would increase the opportunity for inmates to earn good behavior and vocational training, also good ideas. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

The bill included an exception for privileged communications during private confession and also required training for persons obligated to report abuse and neglect. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

In contrast, participants who kept training just once or twice a week managed to hold onto a significant portion of their blood pressure reductions. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Gorden missed Angel City’s inaugural season after tearing her left anterior cruciate ligament in preseason training. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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
• planing
• raining
• reigning
• reining
• seining

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