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 of training

• exercise
• practice

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

News came out last month that the team voided the guarantees on his contract for 2026 around the start of training camp last summer. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025

In addition, anyone who is working with children on behalf of the Catholic church in the United States now must comply with background check and training requirements. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025

Most recently, OpenAI earlier this month announced a definitive agreement to acquire Neptune, a startup that helps with AI model training. —Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025

As a young doctor in the 1980s, following intensive medical training in ophthalmology in New Delhi, India, Ruit noticed a weakness in the Nepali health care system. —Pasquale Hinrichs, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 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