training

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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

training

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present participle of train entry 2

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Noun 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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Amazon also looked to capitalize on the demand for AI training by marketing MTurk as a data annotation source for its SageMaker service. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 As estrogen levels decline, women experience changes in muscle mass, strength, and body composition, making resistance training and adequate nutrition important parts of a healthy aging routine. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026 Cody was part of a vibrant social community of other disabled adults and was learning skills to become more independent, like job training and grocery shopping. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 Other news, notes • Bateman probably had his best day of training camp. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for training

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First Known Use

Noun

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

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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