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TRAYN-ing/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

Training is teaching that builds a skill for a job (often uncountable). Train as a verb is related; a trainee is already in the dictionary. Education is wider and more academic. Rotas: fire-warden training is mandatory before a late shift.

Meaning

Teaching that builds a skill for a job (often uncountable).

Examples

• “Fire-warden training is mandatory before you work a late shift.”
• “In-house training is not an automatic day off; check the rota.”

Good to know

Often uncountable. in training; a training course / day. Person: a trainee. Wider: education. NHS / HSE / apprenticeships. Countable in a training (informal) — prefer a training session in exams.

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