training

The word “training” means instruction and practice given to develop a skill or ability. In plain terms, the process of learning or practising a skill.

“Training” is pronounced TRAY-nihng (/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ in IPA).

Here is “training” used in a sentence: “New staff must complete safety training before starting work.”

“Training” is a noun.

“Training” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

Training focuses on specific, practical skills you can put straight to use — operating a machine or handling a task. Education is broader, building general knowledge, understanding, and the ability to think. Training answers 'how to do it'; education explores 'why it works.' Many good programmes deliberately combine both approaches.

Training is the structured instruction and guided practice designed to build a skill, usually led by a teacher or coach. Practice is the repetition you do to improve, which can happen inside training or alone afterward. In short, practice is one essential ingredient within the wider process of training.

Common forms include on-the-job training, classroom and online courses, hands-on workshops, apprenticeships, and physical or athletic training. Workplaces add onboarding, safety, and compliance training. Whatever the label, they all share one goal: developing a specific skill or ability through a mix of instruction and repeated practice.

Training turns raw ability into reliable skill. It shortens the learning curve, cuts mistakes, and builds confidence, whether you're mastering a job, a sport, or a craft. For organizations it improves safety and performance; for individuals it opens opportunities and keeps skills current as demands and technology change.