training

Meanings

• activity leading to skilled behavior
• the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
• create by training and teaching
  • "The old master is training world-class violinists"
• undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
  • "She is training to be a teacher"
• develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
• educate for a future role or function
• teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
• teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
  • "He is training our Olympic team"
• exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
  • "She is training for the Olympics"
• cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
• travel by rail or train
• drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

Synonyms

aim, breeding, check, civilise, civilize, coach, condition, cultivate, develop, direct, discipline, educate, education, groom, grooming, preparation, prepare, rail, school, take, take aim, trail, train