BASIC TRAINING Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

basic training

noun

Definition of basic training

as in boot camp

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Recent Examples of basic training The latest exercises demonstrated the basic training needed to operate the new tank so crews could progress to more complicated battlefield conditions, including environments with extensive drone disruption. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026 In an interview with KABC, Carbullido claimed the vendor did not request a boater card from him or offer basic training. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026 While over half of leaders say AI literacy has become more important over the past year, according to a 2026 DataCamp/YouGov survey, far fewer provide even basic training. — Tim Beerman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Maglione said basic training on how to assist blind travelers would have totally alleviated his situation. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for basic training

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Noun

Dixon completed the organization's job-readiness boot camp and began receiving weekly job leads.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
There’s even a boot camp that teaches NFL players about producing and an NBA Summer League Film Festival that showcases films produced by players.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of boot camp

Noun

The training includes mock networking happy hours and credit cards with $100 to take people out to coffee.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
To keep providers open, the federal government spent more than $50 billion on the industry, funding staff training, higher wages, protective gear and child care assistance for more families.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of training

Noun

The Post previously reported that Braun’s company, which manufactures emergency vehicles for government agencies, received three state citations for child labor violations in 2025 involving two teenagers hired through an apprenticeship program.

— Myla S. Roundy, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Bamboo slips from Shuihudi count the work of young slaves as units of production, and slips held by the Yuelu Academy describe apprenticeships in state workshops.

— News Desk, Artforum, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of apprenticeship

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