training

Definition

  • noun: a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job
  • noun: the act, process, or method of one that 'trains'
  • synonyms: education, discipline, drill

Examples

  • She's 'in training' to be an astronaut. [=she is being trained to be an astronaut]

  • a 'training manual' [=a book of instructions for a job or task]

  • She owes her flexibility to her early 'training' as a dancer.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) He's got a little boy. He'd love to have a pet mouse, I bet. How could a boy be trusted with Mr. Jingle? Maybe forget to feed him. How he keep up with his training? I mean, he just a boy, rest-ce pas? Mmm. All right. I'll take him, then. Me. Thank you kindly, but... (..)
    1999 The Green Mile