Britannica Dictionary definition of TRAINING
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a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job
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The job requires special training.
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She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer.
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He received training in first aid.
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combat/flight training
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training programs
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on-the-job training [=training that you are given while you are doing a job and getting paid]
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She's in training to be an astronaut. [=she is being trained to be an astronaut]
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a young doctor who's still in training
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a training manual [=a book of instructions for a job or task]
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see also basic training, toilet training
2
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the process by which an athlete prepares for competition by exercising, practicing, etc.
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see also spring training