training

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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

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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

Simmons spoke publicly for the first time since signing with the Sacramento Kings as part of media day festivities Monday at the team’s Golden 1 Center practice facility, where the Kings will open training camp Tuesday. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The Heat will hold training camp at FAU from Tuesday through Friday before opening its five-game preseason schedule on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City, Canada. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

The department also said ICE officers receive ongoing de-escalation and use-of-force training. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Providing no-cost physical and cyber election security training for state and local governments, CISA includes services like insider threat mitigation and active shooter preparedness training. — Catherine Bouvet, ABC News, 29 Sep. 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