training

Meanings

Plural: trainings

Noun

• activity leading to skilled behavior
• the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
• Action of the verb to train.
• The activity of imparting and acquiring skills.
• The result of good social upbringing.
• The process by which two modems determine which protocol and speed to use; handshaking.
• The recording of multiple samples of a user's voice to aid pattern recognition.

Verb

• create by training and teaching
  • "The old master is training world-class violinists"
• undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
  • "She is training to be a teacher"
• develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
• educate for a future role or function
• teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
• teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
  • "He is training our Olympic team"
• exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
  • "She is training for the Olympics"
• cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
• travel by rail or train
• drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
• present participle and gerund of train

Synonyms

aim, breeding, check, civilise, civilize, coach, condition, cultivate, develop, direct, discipline, educate, education, groom, grooming, preparation, prepare, rail, school, take, take aim, trail, train