train|ing — «TRAY nihng», noun, adjective. –n. 1. practical education in some art, profession, or occupation: »training for teachers. SYNONYM(S): schooling, discipline. 2. the development of strength and endurance, as by proper diet and exercise: »physical… … Useful english dictionary
train·ing — /ˈtreınıŋ/ noun [noncount] 1 : a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job The job requires special training. She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer. He received training in… … Useful english dictionary
training — train‧ing [ˈtreɪnɪŋ] noun HUMAN RESOURCES [singular, uncountable] the process of training someone or of being trained: • 30 workers are being sent to Japan for training. • 90% of the graduates were offered on the job training (= training while… … Financial and business terms
Training — Train ing, n. The act of one who trains; the act or process of exercising, disciplining, etc.; education. [1913 Webster] {Fan training} (Hort.), the operation of training fruit trees, grapevines, etc., so that the branches shall radiate from the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Training college — Training Train ing, n. The act of one who trains; the act or process of exercising, disciplining, etc.; education. [1913 Webster] {Fan training} (Hort.), the operation of training fruit trees, grapevines, etc., so that the branches shall radiate… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Training day — Training Train ing, n. The act of one who trains; the act or process of exercising, disciplining, etc.; education. [1913 Webster] {Fan training} (Hort.), the operation of training fruit trees, grapevines, etc., so that the branches shall radiate… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Training ship — Training Train ing, n. The act of one who trains; the act or process of exercising, disciplining, etc.; education. [1913 Webster] {Fan training} (Hort.), the operation of training fruit trees, grapevines, etc., so that the branches shall radiate… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
training — train|ing W1S3 [ˈtreınıŋ] n 1.) [singular, U] the process of teaching or being taught the skills for a particular job or activity →↑train training in ▪ On the course we received training in every aspect of the job. ▪ Police drivers have to… … Dictionary of contemporary English
training — train|ing [ treınıŋ ] noun uncount *** 1. ) the process of training people or being trained for a profession or activity: Counseling is a difficult job requiring skill and training. training in: Employees are given training in business ethics.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Training wheels — Train ing wheels a pair of small wheels attached to the rear of a bicycle to keep the bicycle upright; used to assist those, especially small children, learning how to ride a bicycle. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
training — train•ing [[t]ˈtreɪ nɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) the education, instruction, or discipline of a person or thing that is being trained 2) the status or condition of a person who has been trained: athletes in top training[/ex] • Etymology: 1400–50 … From formal English to slang