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

A similar study looked at the thymus – a small organ involved in training the immune system.

From BBC

It demonstrates high performance with significantly fewer training parameters and shorter run-time compared to the latest deep learning-based models and, of course, it also outperforms explicit deconvolution methods.

From Science Daily

The Arkansas rules required Medicaid enrollees to show 80 hours per month of employment, job search, job training or community service.

From Los Angeles Times

While the Israel Defense Forces never officially announced its occupation of those reserves, they acknowledge they have used them as military training sites.

From Salon

Planning documents show Mr Saverimutto said the coffee shop would provide work experience, training, and a barista course.

From BBC

Related Words

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