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Definition of retraining

retraining

/ˌriːˈtreɪnɪŋ/
re · train · ing
Plural:retrainings
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Past Simple:retrained
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Past Participle:retrained
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Present Participle:retraining
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retraining Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The process of teaching or learning new or updated skills, especially to enable someone to do a different job or adapt to new technology.

Example

"The government funded vocational retraining for factory workers displaced by automation."

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• verb

1

To teach or learn new skills, especially in preparation for a different job or role (present participle of retrain).

Example

"The company is retraining its customer service team to handle digital inquiries."

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• Rhymes for retraining

• Nearby Words

retrain
retrainable
retrainee
retraining
retranslate
retransmission
retransmit

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Retraining. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/retraining
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