What does “training” mean?
- 1
nounthe process of learning the skills for a job or activity
New staff get two weeks of training.
- 2
nounphysical exercise to prepare for a sport
He’s in training for a marathon.
Training at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ · TRAY-ning
How to use “training” correctly
“Training” is uncountable: say “some training” or “a training course”, not “a training”.
Common phrases with “training”
- training course
- job training
- in training
- receive training
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- train
- trainer
- trainee
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