- 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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There is also the Program of General Caregiver Support Services, which does not have the 70% rating requirement or offer a stipend but does provide caregiving training and peer support.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
"It's about sending information from the brain down to our foot and ankle to ground us and build a good foundation for any exercise training that follows," she says.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
"Nice to be back out there with the boys today after a good few days training," Grealish wrote on his Instagram story.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
The surging popularity of AI chatbots will be a boon for Nvidia, whose chips are instrumental in training and running them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
“But not because you’re training for Marsh Madness,” he says.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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