See Also: Training(medicine)
Training(money)
training(dictionary)
training(dictionary)
weight training(encyclopedia)
training, transfer of(encyclopedia)
Toilet training(health)
Cross training(health)
employee training(encyclopedia)
Youth Training(dictionary)

training (oh)



[singular, U] the process of teaching or being taught the skills for a particular job or activity
-see also train train training in
::On the course we received training in every aspect of the job.
::Police drivers have to undergo intensive training .
::a rigorous training session
:: On-the job training will be supplemented by classroom lectures.
::The shop opens late on Fridays because of staff training .
[U] physical exercises that you do to stay healthy or prepare for a competition
-see also train train
::Lesley does weight training twice a week.
be in training for sth
::She's in training for the Olympics.
-see also spring training
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COLLOCATES for sense 1
give somebody training
receive/undergo training
a training course/programme/session
a training session
a training manual (=a book you use in training)
on-the-job training (=while doing a job rather than in a classroom)
in-service training (=while working for an employer rather than at college etc)
teacher training (=training you do to become a teacher)
staff/management training
basic training (=the first training that a soldier receives)