training

noun

train·​ing ˈtrā-niŋ How to pronounce training (audio)
Synonyms of trainingnext
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

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.
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The mayor of Uruapan, the capital of Mexico’s rich but violent avocado country, Manzo led police down dark alleys in search of kidnapping victims and combed hillsides for cartel training camps. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 The undrafted rookie will now compete with the likes of AJ Dillon, Trevor Etienne and Tre Tyus for a spot behind Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks in training camp. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026 Stores will have updated floor plans, and hundreds of millions of dollars will also go towards store payroll and training, according to a March 3 news release. Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 18 May 2026 Genesis says the system can generate unlimited training data, enabling the development of more capable and productive general-purpose robots for real-world applications. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for training

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of training was in 1537

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“Training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/training. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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

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