English Reference
adjective

trained

adj.
US /ˈtɹeɪnd/ UK /tɹˈeɪnd/ trained

  1. 01 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.

    Simple

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

    In context

    The company invested heavily in a trained workforce, recognizing that technical expertise was their primary competitive advantage in the global market.

  2. 02 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.

    Simple

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

    In context

    The orchard featured rows of trained fruit trees, meticulously pruned to maximize sunlight exposure and ease of harvest.

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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
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