training
Translation
training, coaching, instruction
Examples
He is in training for a marathon.
He is in training for a marathon.
The company provides job training.
The company provides job training.
Grammar Patterns
training ((for sth.)) the process of preparing for a specific event or job He is in training for a marathon.
training ((in sth.)) instruction in a particular skill The company provides training in new software.
Similar Words
Synonyms: education, instruction, coaching, practice
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to train'. The '-ing' suffix turns it into a noun denoting an action or process.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending often refers to an ongoing activity. 'Training' is the ongoing activity of learning a skill.