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training
[ trey-ning ]
/ ˈtreɪ nɪŋ /
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noun
the education, instruction, or discipline of a person or thing that is being trained: He's in training for the Olympics.
the status or condition of a person who has been trained: athletes in top training.
adjective
of, relating to, or used in or for training: a training manual.
intended for use during an introductory, learning, or transitional period: a training cup for weaning a baby; a training bra.
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synonym study for training
1. See education.
OTHER WORDS FROM training
half-training, adjectivenon·train·ing, adjective, nounpre·train·ing, nounself-training, nounWords nearby training
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British Dictionary definitions for training
training
/ (ˈtreɪnɪŋ) /
noun
- the process of bringing a person, etc, to an agreed standard of proficiency, etc, by practice and instructiontraining for the priesthood; physical training
- (as modifier)training college
in training
- undergoing physical training
- physically fit
out of training physically unfit
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