training

[trey-ning]

noun

1. the education, instruction, or discipline of a person or thing that is being trained.

   He's in training for the Olympics.

2. the status or condition of a person who has been trained.

   athletes in top training.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or used in or for training.

   a training manual.

2. intended for use during an introductory, learning, or transitional period.

   a training cup for weaning a baby; a training bra.

training

/ ˈtreɪnɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the process of bringing a person, etc, to an agreed standard of proficiency, etc, by practice and instruction

      training for the priesthood

      physical training

   2. ( as modifier )

      training college

2. 1. undergoing physical training

   2. physically fit

3. physically unfit

Other Word Forms

• half-training adjective
• nontraining adjective
• pretraining noun
• self-training noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of training¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English (noun); train, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Synonym Study

See education.

Example Sentences

He made numerous public appearances and Jets fans warmed to their new star after seeing how he was portrayed in the Hard Knocks series, which followed the Jets' training camp.

From BBC

They want the judge to require new training and forbid agents involved in a July raid in Sacramento from participating in other operations until they are retrained.

From Los Angeles Times

The stadium and training ground are both world class facilities.

From BBC

They did 30 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity four times a week, with strength and flexibility training twice a week.

From Los Angeles Times

But U.S. service members have no training in local law or drug enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

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• teaching 
• workout