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

Still, there are ways Trump could weed out other government workers, including by making the job and surrounding environment more unpleasant, like by freezing hiring and requesting cuts to employee training and travel funds in the annual budget.

From Slate

They were also told her current employer was aware of the case against her and that she had completed training relating to safeguarding and professional boundaries.

From BBC

Budowich has no formal training or experience in communications, but has effectively communicated and amplified Trump’s frequent lies.

From Salon

This is followed by a seven-week training programme, during which trainees are taught how to look after people in custody and de-escalate challenging situations.

From BBC

Mr Podmore describes this training as “totally inadequate”, and “the worst and shortest of any jurisdiction I have observed over five continents”.

From BBC

Related Words

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