retraining
|re/train/ing|
B2
/riːˈtreɪnɪŋ/
(retrain)
learning new skills
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retraining' originates from the English word 'retrain,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'train' meant 'to teach or instruct.'
Historical Evolution
'retrain' changed from the Old French word 'trainer,' which meant 'to drag or pull,' and eventually became the modern English word 'train' with the meaning 'to instruct or teach.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to teach again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'learning new skills for a different job or task.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of learning new skills or training for a different job or task.
The company offers retraining programs for employees who want to switch departments.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42