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
Related Words
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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“It’s the ending she deserves,” Rousey said of her special training session ahead of what could potentially be her final fight as a fighter.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Still, experts caution that a name change alone will not resolve long-standing gaps in research funding, clinical training or access to care.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Thomas Chou, a managing partner at the law firm Morrison Foerster, spent much of his 30s and 40s doing yoga, hiking and training his upper body.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Strength training is also considered important, particularly for middle aged and older adults.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
And even if they feel good, it gives me a squirmy, itchy feeling to think about going into the race without having done all the training exactly as I planned it.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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