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

• drill
• exercise
• practice
• practise
• routine
• workout

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

For example, at The Farm—the CIA’s famed training facility in Virginia—trainees are frequently paired with instructors from markedly different backgrounds and tasked with forming authentic connections. —Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024

Marines at Twentynine Palms receive specialized training on how to handle tortoises. —Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024

In full circle, Shazier started his coaching career in the same place his NFL playing tenure began: at a training camp in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024

This focus reflects a growing awareness that generic AI tools, while versatile, lack the specialized training needed to address the unique challenges of cybersecurity. —Tony Bradley, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

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

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