training
/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ · train·ing
noun
- The process of teaching or instructing someone in a particular skill or activity. She has been undergoing training to become a skilled pilot.
- A period of instruction or practice in a particular skill or activity. The training program for the new employees lasted for several weeks.
- The act of improving or developing a particular skill or ability through practice or experience. The training of the athlete helped her to improve her performance in the competition.
verb
- To teach or instruct someone in a particular skill or activity. He is training his dog to obey commands.
- To improve or develop a particular skill or ability through practice or experience. She has been training for months to run a marathon.
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Did you know? The word 'training' is often associated with sports and physical activities, but it can also refer to the training of animals, such as dogs or horses.