1
: a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job
The job requires special training.
She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer.
He received training in first aid.
combat/flight training
training programs
on-the-job training [=training that you are given while you are doing a job and getting paid]
She's in training to be an astronaut. [=she is being trained to be an astronaut]
a young doctor who's still in training
a training manual [=a book of instructions for a job or task]
2
: the process by which an athlete prepares for competition by exercising, practicing, etc.
She's in training for the Olympics.
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“Training.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/training. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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