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trained

trai·ned

UK/tɹeɪnd/ US/ˈtreɪnd/ common

adjective

1.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

  • “a trained mind”
  • “trained pigeons”
  • “well-trained servants”
2.

having acquired necessary skills by e.g. undergoing a course of study

  • “a trained nurse”
  • “a trained voice”
  • “trained manpower”
  • “psychologically trained workers”
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Origin

From train + -ed.

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