training

noun
UK: /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/
US: /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/

  1. The process of learning the skills that you need to do a job.

    1. He is in training for a marathon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company provides excellent training for all new staff so they can be productive. [ ] [ ]

  2. The activity of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior.

    1. My dog needs more training. [ ] [ ]
    2. The training program for nurses included practical experience in different departments. [ ] [ ]

  3. The condition of being physically fit as a result of exercise and diet.

    1. She is in peak physical training. [ ] [ ]
    2. After months of training, he felt ready for the challenges of the competition ahead. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

education instruction drilling exercise
training verb

  1. Present participle of train: To teach someone particular skills or how to behave.

    1. She is training new recruits. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coach is training the team rigorously for the upcoming championship game. [ ] [ ]
training adjective

  1. Relating to the process of teaching or learning skills.

    1. This is a training exercise. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company offers a wide range of training opportunities for its employees. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "training" in English means: The process of learning the skills that you need to do a job., The activity of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior., The condition of being physically fit as a result of exercise and diet..

The phonetic transcription of "training" is /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "training": education, instruction, drilling, exercise.

Example usage of "training": "He is in training for a marathon.". More examples on the page.