training

noun

train·​ing ˈtrā-niŋ How to pronounce training (audio)
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

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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To meet the growing demand for nurses, Pennsylvania hospitals are partnering with colleges and universities to expand clinical training capacity, streamline pathways into nursing and develop innovative education models such as hybrid and accelerated programs. Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025 The approach, called knowledge distillation, gets the larger model to effectively pass on its training, like a teacher giving lessons to a student. Stephen Ornes, Wired News, 13 Apr. 2025 However, while training for her first half Ironman race, DiBattista's health started to decline. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025 His drive inspired the club to start its academy program, to open a world-class training facility. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for training

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
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 18 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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