trainings

noun

plural of training
1
as in exercises
something done over and over in order to develop skill a boxer who's been doing a lot of training with his footwork

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2
as in internships
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career on-the-job training teacher training

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Recent Examples of trainings Since its inception in 2019, the Alchemist program has ushered 232 small businesses through the trainings. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 The supervised trainings are scheduled on July 14, 16 and 17 in the area of El Arco Iris and Linea Del Cielo. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Beyond technical expertise, trainings include data privacy, protocols and ethical use. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 June 2026 The events include school supply giveaways, food bank drives, neighborhood door knockings and organizer trainings. — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Today, Mina said, OPD and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office conduct active shooter trainings annually, far more frequently than prior to Pulse. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 To prepare for the potential need, members of the firing squad will conduct at least quarterly trainings and execution rehearsals with IDOC rifles, the document details. — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026 But there have been increases in virtual trainings, including a recent session with KC Blueprint, a coalition focused on reducing violence in the city, which focused on cross-cultural awareness for international visitors for the World Cup. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 Similarly, more people have attended trainings offered by the Colorado Office of School Safety in recent years, with annual attendees climbing from about 8,000 in 2018 to nearly 12,000 in 2025, according to the office’s 2025 annual report. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
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  1. exercises
  2. internships
  3. practices
  4. apprenticeships
Noun
  • An easy way to keep your bones strong is doing weight-bearing exercises.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026
  • The site is structured specifically to transition complex hardware designs into standardized mass-production exercises.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of exercises
Noun
  • Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • The building will host pop-up events including a placement fair for internships and interviews, workshops on leadership development and entrepreneurship, and a creator showcase.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of internships
Noun
  • The state offers additional education and resources through UConn Extension to help farmers understand the rule and maintain good agricultural practices.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Proponents say open-source practices promote innovation, while critics warn that making powerful AI models publicly accessible poses safety and security dangers.
    — Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • They're often introduced to Snap-on tools while in technical school or during apprenticeships.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 July 2026
  • Many of these skills take years to develop, so apprenticeships will be key to the long-term sustainability of the enterprise.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of apprenticeships

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