BASIC TRAINING Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

basic training

noun

Definition of basic training

as in boot camp

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Recent Examples of basic training The latest exercises demonstrated the basic training needed to operate the new tank so crews could progress to more complicated battlefield conditions, including environments with extensive drone disruption. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026 In an interview with KABC, Carbullido claimed the vendor did not request a boater card from him or offer basic training. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026 While over half of leaders say AI literacy has become more important over the past year, according to a 2026 DataCamp/YouGov survey, far fewer provide even basic training. — Tim Beerman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Maglione said basic training on how to assist blind travelers would have totally alleviated his situation. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for basic training

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Noun

Dixon completed the organization's job-readiness boot camp and began receiving weekly job leads.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
There’s even a boot camp that teaches NFL players about producing and an NBA Summer League Film Festival that showcases films produced by players.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of boot camp

Noun

The new deployments include troops from marine and navy units as well as training centers and naval bases from Java and Lampung province.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
Hell Week is widely considered one of the most physically and mentally demanding portions of the initial training, which lasts roughly six months.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of training

Noun

Pechenuk also favors speeding up building permits and expanding job and apprenticeship opportunities.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Join or register an apprenticeship program through a union training center, an ABC chapter or a community college, and give one person ownership of it.

— Alok Chanani, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of apprenticeship

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