training

noun

train·​ing ˈtrā-niŋ How to pronounce training (audio)
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1
a
: the act, process, or method of one that trains
b
: the skill, knowledge, or experience acquired by one that trains
2
: the state of being trained

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Examples of training in a Sentence

The job requires special training. She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer. He received training in first aid. a young doctor who's still in training She's in training for the Olympics.
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That is rare in the current AI landscape, where most training options come from consultants or influencers with little oversight. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 While the Washington Commanders still have some time to avoid seeing their key wide receiver act as a holdout for training camp, the process will only get more difficult as time goes on. — Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 Because fire preparedness has been a top priority for everyone in the county due to the recent and devastating fires in Los Angeles, a new $1.5 million fire training tower in District 4 will prepare and train our firefighters for decades to come. — Joel Anderson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025 The first hint that Inter Miami’s Club World Cup opening match Saturday is much bigger than a typical MLS game was the crowd of international media that showed up at the team’s training site Friday morning. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for training

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First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of training was in 1537

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“Training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/training. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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training

noun
train·​ing
1
: the course followed by one who trains or is being trained
2
: the knowledge, experience, or condition acquired by one who trains

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