- present participle of train.
training
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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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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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And finally, employers can collaborate with local stakeholders to advocate for tax credits and training subsidies that make it more affordable and less burdensome for businesses of all sizes to host CTE students.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
Alongside Mark Zuckerberg of Meta Platforms, he helped lead a recent charge for top AI companies to agree to best practices for training new models and keeping them safe to prevent cyberattacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Jill, whose name has been changed for legal reasons, said she was a young Harrods employee when she was recruited to what she believed was an executive training scheme in the 1990s.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Still, the continual focus on authenticity during training sessions could be harrowing, “There would be 12 hour days of just boxing,” Best said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
He starts stretching his hamstrings, and I open my mouth to ask him again why he’s training for this race, but he says, “So, I started reading your dad’s book.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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