ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Training

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Training is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of train.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of train.

More Meanings

  1. Action of the verb to train.
  2. The activity of imparting and acquiring skills.
  3. The result of good social upbringing.
  4. (computing) The process by which two modems determine which protocol and speed to use; handshaking.
  5. (voice recognition) The recording of multiple samples of a user's voice to aid pattern recognition.

Example Sentences

Becoming more aware of the progress that scientists have made on behavioral fronts can reduce the risk that other natural scientists will resort to mystical agential accounts when they exceed the limits of their own disciplinary training.

Word Forms

Synonyms for training

Depending on context, synonyms include preparation, grooming, education, breeding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include education, preparation, grooming, breeding, schooling, vocational.

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