Word
Definitions
01learning skills
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. the process of learning the skills you need for a job or activity.
n. the systematic process of imparting or acquiring proficiency and knowledge related to a specific trade or profession.
“New employees must complete two weeks of safety training before they start work.”
“The company invested heavily in professional development, offering specialized training for staff members transitioning into management roles.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun or as a modifier before another noun.
Pitfall
I 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.
Synonyms
02physical exercise
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Sports
n. physical exercise to get ready for a sport or a race.
n. the process of improving physical fitness or athletic performance through a disciplined regime of exercise.
“She is in training for her first marathon next month.”
“The athletes maintained a rigorous training schedule throughout the winter to ensure they reached peak condition for the national championships.”
03machine learning
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. the process of teaching a computer or AI to recognize patterns using data.
n. the process of providing a computer system or algorithm with data to help it identify patterns and improve its performance.
“The training of the voice recognition software took several hours.”
“The developers utilized a massive dataset for the initial training of the neural network to minimize the error rate in image classification.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “training” in context.
Word family
NOUN
Related words
Idioms
01. home training
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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