Training And Development

• She obtained her certification in project management after completing the required courses.
• I finally got my certification in CPR, so I can help in emergencies now.
• I aced my certification exam, so I'm officially legit now.
• His certification as a master chef was evident in the delicious meal he prepared.

adjective having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

• The lawyer demonstrated that she was a competent professional during the trial.
• He's a really competent guy when it comes to fixing cars.
• She's a total boss, so competent at her job.
• The orchestra conductor was like a competent captain steering the ship of music.

noun a person who operates a machine or device

adjective relating to or functioning as an operand

• The psychologist explained the concept of an operant to the students in the behavior analysis class.
• I heard that using operants in training your dog can be really effective.
• Dude, you gotta try using operants when teaching your cat new tricks.
• In life, our choices and actions can be seen as operants that shape our future.

verb to have taught or instructed someone in a particular skill or type of behavior

adjective having been taught or instructed in a particular skill or type of behavior

• The employees were all trained in proper safety procedures.
• I got trained on how to use the new software at work.
• My friend trained me on how to do a perfect cat-eye makeup.
• Her mind was trained to think critically and analytically.

noun A person who is being trained for a particular job or activity

• The trainee is expected to complete the on-the-job training program within six months.
• The new trainee seems to be catching on quickly with the tasks.
• The trainee is totally crushing it in the training program.
• The trainee is like a sponge, absorbing all the knowledge and skills being taught.

adjective not having been taught or prepared for a particular skill or job

• The untrained staff members struggled to keep up with the new software updates.
• The untrained employees had no idea how to use the new equipment.
• The untrained interns were totally lost during the meeting.
• Like an untrained puppy, he was full of energy but lacked direction.

noun a test given before the main test to assess someone's knowledge or skill level

• The students were required to complete a pretest before beginning the course.
• We had to do a pretest before we could start the class.
• We had to take a pretest before diving into the material.
• The pretest served as a benchmark for our understanding before delving deeper into the subject.

noun a natural or acquired skill or talent

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• His abilities in problem-solving have greatly contributed to the success of the project.
• She's got some serious abilities when it comes to playing the piano.
• Dude, your abilities on the basketball court are off the charts!
• Her abilities to see through people's intentions are like a superpower.