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training

/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/noun

The process of teaching or learning the skills needed for a job, sport, or other activity.

Example sentences

  • “All new staff receive two weeks of training before starting.”
  • “The marathon runner followed a strict training plan for months.”

Uncountable: 'she received training', never 'trainings' in careful English, though HR jargon sometimes slips.

Synonyms for training

  • instruction
  • coaching
  • practice

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