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. in training
   1. undergoing physical training
   2. physically fit
3. out of training
   physically unfit

Other Words From

• half-training adjective
• non·training adjective noun
• pre·training noun
• self-training 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

Mr. Rush says he enjoys the hard work of training to break records.

From NewsForKids.net

Their praise for his dedication to training offered little consolation to anyone who parted with their time or money to watch or attend the event.

From BBC

A review commissioned by Swim England found that a toxic environment in swimming clubs had enabled abusive training practices and bullying to exist for years.

From BBC

The system has been trained to work only indoors, because getting clean training audio is more difficult outdoors.

From Science Daily

Multiple studies have shown that visual arts training improves observational skills, communication and empathy among both medical students and residents in ophthalmology, nuclear medicine, radiology, and dermatology.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• coaching
• discipline
• drill
• education
• exercise
• guidance
• instruction
• practice
• schooling
• teaching
• workout