English Reference
noun

training

n.
US /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ UK /tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/ train·ing UK spelling trainings

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

    the 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.

    Simple

    New employees must complete two weeks of safety training before they start work.

    In context

    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.

  2. 02 A2 Elementary Sport

    physical 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.

    Simple

    She is in training for her first marathon next month.

    In context

    The athletes maintained a rigorous training schedule throughout the winter to ensure they reached peak condition for the national championships.

  3. 03 B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computing

    the 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.

    Simple

    The training of the voice recognition software took several hours.

    In context

    The developers utilized a massive dataset for the initial training of the neural network to minimize the error rate in image classification.

Usage training data · training ground · training camp

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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Very common
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