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basic training

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noun

  1. Military. a period following a person's induction into the armed forces devoted to training in basic military comportment, duties, and combat skills.


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Despite having been in basic training only eight months, he knew what that meant, and dove for the floor.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

They are expected to get a few days of basic training every month, said Saeid Golkar, a Tennessee-based academic and a leading authority on Iran’s security services.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

Before production could even begin, the cast had to dive into basic training drills that mirrored what their characters would experience.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 9, 2025

While he was going through his basic training, Shane did not get access to newspapers or watch TV.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2025

Even more important is the fact that medical men who received their basic training before 1950 have had little opportunity to realize the critical importance of the process and the hazards of disrupting it.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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