training
Americannoun
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the education, instruction, or discipline of a person or thing that is being trained.
He's in training for the Olympics.
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the status or condition of a person who has been trained.
athletes in top training.
adjective
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of, relating to, or used in or for training.
a training manual.
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intended for use during an introductory, learning, or transitional period.
a training cup for weaning a baby; a training bra.
noun
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the process of bringing a person, etc, to an agreed standard of proficiency, etc, by practice and instruction
training for the priesthood
physical training
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( as modifier )
training college
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undergoing physical training
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physically fit
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physically unfit
Synonym Usage
See education.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of training
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English (noun); see train, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Training artificial-intelligence models is expensive, and the big AI labs have been banking on paid usage to help justify their skyrocketing costs.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026
Training for local and state police on countering unauthorized drone activity at the World Cup was part of a $500 million federal grant amid this growing threat to sporting events.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The blaze, dubbed the November fire, was reported at 10 a.m. in the November Training Area near Wire Mountain Housing, according to the Marine Corps Base.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Sullivan joined the army aged 18, starting at the Army Training Centre in Pirbright, Surrey, before joining the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in 2021, the Ministry of Defence said in Monday's update.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
In 1939 a Civilian Pilot Training Program began to offer sponsored flight instruction to young Americans.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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