Trained: meaning, definitions and examples

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trained

 

[ treɪnd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a specific skill or area

Having been taught a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction.

Synonyms

educated, experienced, qualified, skilled

Examples of usage

  • He is a trained chef, specializing in Italian cuisine.
  • She is a trained professional in the field of finance.
  • I am a trained dancer, with years of experience in ballet.
  • The trained team of doctors worked together to save the patient's life.
Context #2 | Verb

to teach or instruct

To teach or instruct someone in a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction.

Synonyms

coach, educate, instruct, teach

Examples of usage

  • The coach trained the athletes for the upcoming competition.
  • We need to train our employees on the new software.
  • She trained her dog to do tricks.

Translations

Translations of the word "trained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 treinado

🇮🇳 प्रशिक्षित

🇩🇪 ausgebildet

🇮🇩 terlatih

🇺🇦 навчений

🇵🇱 wyszkolony

🇯🇵 訓練された

🇫🇷 entraîné

🇪🇸 entrenado

🇹🇷 eğitimli

🇰🇷 훈련된

🇸🇦 مدرب

🇨🇿 vyškolený

🇸🇰 vyškolený

🇨🇳 训练有素

🇸🇮 usposobljen

🇮🇸 þjálfaður

🇰🇿 үйретілген

🇬🇪 გაწვრთნილი

🇦🇿 təlim keçmiş

🇲🇽 entrenado

Etymology

The word 'trained' originated from the Middle English word 'trenen' which meant 'to make to run in a channel or track'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to make fit for a particular purpose through practice and instruction'. The use of 'trained' in the context of skills and education became popular in the 18th century, reflecting the emphasis on specialized training and expertise in various fields.

See also: train, trainable, trainee, trainees, trainer, trainers, training, untrained.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,477, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.