training

noun

The activity of imparting and acquiring skills.

Action of the verb to train.

The result of good social upbringing.

(voice recognition) The recording of multiple samples of a user's voice to aid pattern recognition.

(computing) The process by which two modems determine which protocol and speed to use; handshaking.

Roots

trahotrain- · Latin · draw, pull

Synonyms for training

preparationn schoolingn teachingn groomingn breedingn apprenticeshipn practicen instructionn propaedeuticn upbringingn

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