training
[ trey-ning ]
/ ˈtreɪ nɪŋ /
noun
adjective
of, relating to, or used in or for training: a training manual.
intended for use during an introductory, learning, or transitional period: a training cup for weaning a baby; a training bra.
OTHER WORDS FROM training
half-train·ing, adjective non·train·ing, adjective, noun pre·train·ing, noun self-train·ing, nounWords nearby training
Definition for training (2 of 2)
train
[ treyn ]
/ treɪn /
noun
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Origin of train
1350–1400; (v.) late Middle English
traynyn to pull or drag in the rear < Middle French
trainer, Old French
tra(h)iner < Vulgar Latin
*tragīnāre, derivative of
*tragīna something dragged or drawn (compare Medieval Latin
tragīna carriage), derivative of
*tragere to pull, for Latin
trahere; (noun) Middle English
train, traine < Old French
tra(h)in (masculine) series of people, animals, or things,
tra(h)ine (feminine) something dragged behind, both derivative of
tra(h)iner
SYNONYMS FOR train
synonym study for train
18, 19. See
teach.
OTHER WORDS FROM train
Example sentences from the Web for training
British Dictionary definitions for training (1 of 2)
training
/ (ˈtreɪnɪŋ) /
noun
- the process of bringing a person, etc, to an agreed standard of proficiency, etc, by practice and instructiontraining for the priesthood; physical training
- (as modifier)training college
in training
- undergoing physical training
- physically fit
out of training
physically unfit
British Dictionary definitions for training (2 of 2)
train
/ (treɪn) /
verb
noun
Derived forms of train
trainable, adjective trainless, adjectiveWord Origin for train
C14: from Old French
trahiner, from Vulgar Latin
tragīnāre (unattested) to draw; related to Latin
trahere to drag
Idioms and Phrases with training
train