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

Many returning Chinese scholars brought their Western training and methodologies back to the Chinese academy, prompting university officials to find ways to categorize—and make use of—their skills. —Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026

While some models are partly automated, manufacturers say crews still require training to use them effectively. —Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026

There will be special programs in the coming weeks including one on women who are leading the way in AI in Silicon Valley on March 23 and one aimed at seniors in May, with companies like Anthropic, Open AI and Google providing training in person and online. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026

Years of training, study, and planning, along with careful use of intelligence, have all contributed to the rapid elimination of much of Iran’s capacity to project power, and almost all of its ability to resist allied attacks. —Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026

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