training

American  

[trey-ning] / ˈtreɪ nɪŋ /

noun

1. the education, instruction, or discipline of a person or thing that is being trained.

   He's in training for the Olympics.

2. the status or condition of a person who has been trained.

   athletes in top training.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or used in or for training.

   a training manual.

2. intended for use during an introductory, learning, or transitional period.

   a training cup for weaning a baby; a training bra.

training British  

/ ˈtreɪnɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the process of bringing a person, etc, to an agreed standard of proficiency, etc, by practice and instruction

      training for the priesthood

      physical training

   2. ( as modifier )

      training college

2. 1. undergoing physical training

   2. physically fit

3. physically unfit

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Related Words

See education.

Other Word Forms

• half-training adjective
• nontraining adjective
• pretraining noun
• self-training noun

Etymology

Origin of training

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English (noun); train, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Miller pushed back on the mayor’s statement, saying his company’s software was used for training and helping employees build their skills.

From Los Angeles Times

Odermatt, the reigning Olympic giant slalom champion who is fancied to add to his medal haul in Bormio, said training had differed from Wednesday's first run.

From Barron's

While thoroughly grounded in training and technique as a world champion athlete, there is also superstition and a little bit of music sprinkled in the mix.

From BBC

The tricky thing is that artificial-intelligence training programs are like exercise regimens.

From The Wall Street Journal

The US and Nigerian forces have conducted joint training programmes and exercises for decades.

From BBC

Related Words

• coaching
• discipline
• drill
• education
• exercise
• guidance
• instruction
• practice
• schooling
• teaching
• workout