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The action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior.
The company offers on-the-job training for new employees.
New hires receive practical instruction while working.
Military training prepares soldiers for combat.
Soldiers undergo exercises to develop combat readiness.
Often implies systematic instruction over time, not single lessons.
The preparation or education required for a particular profession or activity.
Medical training typically lasts 7–10 years.
Becoming a doctor requires several years of specialized education.
Used in professional contexts to denote qualification pathways.
The process of making something ready for use or operation.
The new software requires two weeks of user training.
Users need two weeks to learn how to operate the new system.
Common in IT and machinery contexts.
Pair 'training' with specific contexts: 'leadership training,' 'firearms training,' or 'customer service training' to sound natural. Avoid vague phrases like 'good training'—specify the type.
Training requires effort from the learner. 'She received training' is correct, but 'She got training' is informal. Prefer 'She underwent training' for formal contexts.
Training suggests a process over time. For single events, use 'session' or 'workshop' (e.g., 'a training session on cybersecurity').
From Middle English *trainen* (to pull, draw), from Old French *trainer* (to drag), ultimately from Latin *trahere* (to pull). The sense of 'instruction' emerged in the 16th century, influenced by the idea of 'drawing' knowledge into a person.
Training implies active participation and repetition, unlike passive 'education.' It can refer to physical (e.g., sports) or mental (e.g., corporate) development. Avoid confusing with 'exercise' (physical activity) or 'teaching' (general instruction).