train·ing 
/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ noun
/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ noun [noncount] 1 : a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job
▪ The job requires special training. ▪ She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer. ▪ He received training in first aid. ▪ combat/flight training ▪ training programs ▪ on-the-job training [=training that you are given while you are doing a job and getting paid] ▪ She's in training to be an astronaut. [=she is being trained to be an astronaut] ▪ a young doctor who's still in training ▪ a training manual [=a book of instructions for a job or task] — see also basic training, toilet training 2 : the process by which an athlete prepares for competition by exercising, practicing, etc.
▪ She's in training for the Olympics. — see also spring training
▪ The job requires special training. ▪ She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer. ▪ He received training in first aid. ▪ combat/flight training ▪ training programs ▪ on-the-job training [=training that you are given while you are doing a job and getting paid] ▪ She's in training to be an astronaut. [=she is being trained to be an astronaut] ▪ a young doctor who's still in training ▪ a training manual [=a book of instructions for a job or task] — see also basic training, toilet training
▪ She's in training for the Olympics. — see also spring training
