training

noun

train·​ing ˈtrā-niŋ How to pronounce training (audio)
Synonyms of trainingnext
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

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.
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Photos from the Chicago Sky training camp at UIC on Monday, April 20, 2026. Eileen T. Meslar, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 There is no question about his attitude or application; this is not a case of a player who has shirked responsibility or failed to work hard enough in training or in matches. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 The teamwork and professionalism shown by the officers today are a testament to their training in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and critical decision-making. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026 Berg set out in the early 1970s to apply his training in physics to understanding how bacteria move. Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for training

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of training was in 1537

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“Training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/training. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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

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