training

noun

train·ing | \ ˈtrā-niŋ

Definition of training

1a : 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.

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Still under federal ownership, the building was saved when a proposal to turn it into a federal courthouse was accepted in 1972, with the former exhibit building behind it re-purposed as a federal training center. — Paula Allen, ExpressNews.com, "Preservation progress is slow for ‘controversial’ film at San Antonio’s HemisFair ’68," 6 July 2019 Williamson will continue taking part in training and conditioning with the Pelicans' performance team. — Tim Reynolds, Houston Chronicle, "Zion Williamson out for summer league with bruised knee," 6 July 2019 Froome was out on a training ride at one of the main Tour warmup events, the Criterium du Dauphine, when the freak accident happened last month. — Paul Gittings, CNN, "An ill wind blows the battle for yellow at the Tour de France wide open," 5 July 2019 Their hope, the suit says, is that the state police will improve training and supervision to prevent similar conduct in the future. — Jeff Gammage, ProPublica, "ACLU Sues Pennsylvania State Police, Alleging They’ve Overstepped in Acting as Immigration Authorities," 5 July 2019 Studies also show that skills-training and higher education are needed to increase access to higher-level jobs. — Christie Marchese, refinery29.com, "When They See Us: What You Can Do About Mass Incarceration," 5 July 2019 Deloitte also agreed to pay £300,000 toward the costs of the investigation and have all audit staff undergo training aimed at improving the conduct of the team. — Nina Trentmann, WSJ, "U.K. Regulator Fines Deloitte Over Audit of Outsourcing Company Unit," 5 July 2019 During Patriot’s two-year training period, the trainer fell in love with him. — Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, "Giants announcer Mike Krukow leans on his service dog, Patriot, for support," 5 July 2019 Bhagavatula says, adding that there’s a need for more high-quality training institutions to set shop in Africa. — Abdi Latif Dahir, Quartz Africa, "Top American universities are doubling down on their presence across Africa," 5 July 2019

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training

noun

English Language Learners Definition of training

: 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.

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training

noun

train·ing | \ ˈtrā-niŋ

Kids Definition of training

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