training
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1 learning skills (n.) A2 Elementarythe process of learning the skills you need for a job or activity.
the systematic process of imparting or acquiring proficiency and knowledge related to a specific trade or profession.
ExampleNew employees must complete two weeks of safety training before they start work.
ExampleThe company invested heavily in professional development, offering specialized training for staff members transitioning into management roles.
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun or as a modifier before another noun.
PitfallI am going to a training today.I am going to a training session today.In many contexts, 'training' is uncountable. Use 'training session' or 'training course' if you want to count a specific event.
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2 physical exercise (n.) A2 Elementary Sportphysical exercise to get ready for a sport or a race.
the process of improving physical fitness or athletic performance through a disciplined regime of exercise.
ExampleShe is in training for her first marathon next month.
ExampleThe athletes maintained a rigorous training schedule throughout the winter to ensure they reached peak condition for the national championships.
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3 machine learning (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computingthe process of teaching a computer or AI to recognize patterns using data.
the process of providing a computer system or algorithm with data to help it identify patterns and improve its performance.
ExampleThe training of the voice recognition software took several hours.
ExampleThe developers utilized a massive dataset for the initial training of the neural network to minimize the error rate in image classification.