Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trained

adjective
/treɪnd/
Definition
Having received instruction or practice in a particular skill or area; skilled due to education or experience.
Examples
  • She is a trained nurse with several years of experience.
  • The dog is well-trained and follows commands obediently.
  • After months of practice, he became a trained musician.
Meaning
To be ‘trained’ means to have developed a particular skill or knowledge through education or practice. It can refer to people who have learned a profession or activity, as well as animals that have been taught to perform certain tasks.
Synonyms
  • educated
  • skilled
  • qualified
  • practiced
  • prepared