What does "trained" mean?

1. (skilled or qualified) having the skills or knowledge to do a job well because you have been taught. 2. (plants/trees) describes a plant that has been grown in a specific shape or direction.

trained

adj.

US //ˈtɹeɪnd// UK //tɹˈeɪnd// trained

1 skilled or qualified (adj.)
A2 Elementary

having the skills or knowledge to do a job well because you have been taught.

having undergone a systematic course of instruction or practice to acquire specific professional or technical skills.

Example

The hospital only hires highly trained nurses to work in the emergency room.

Example

The company invested heavily in a trained workforce, recognizing that technical expertise was their primary competitive advantage in the global market.
- untrained
- unskilled
2 plants/trees (adj.)
C2 Proficiency Technical

describes a plant that has been grown in a specific shape or direction.

describes vegetation that has been physically manipulated or pruned to grow in a specific aesthetic or functional pattern.

Example

The trained ivy grew neatly along the brick wall of the garden.

Example

The orchard featured rows of trained fruit trees, meticulously pruned to maximize sunlight exposure and ease of harvest.
- shaped
- guided
- wild
- overgrown