Definition: 1. Shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form. 2. Having acquired necessary skills by e.g. undergoing a course of study.
Use 'trained' in a sentence:
1. Trained dogs did somersaults on a man's shoulders.
2. The study confirmed many reports that doctors were improperly trained.
3. Its operations were hampered at every turn by inadequate numbers of trained staff.
4. He trained in neurology at the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases.
5. She's a trained midwife.
6. The use of a lawyer trained as a mediator would obviate the need for independent legal advice.
7. They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets.
8. The men might be armed, but they sure as hell weren't trained.
9. He personally trained the men.
10. Peter is a classically trained pianist.
11. Some children have more finely trained perceptual skills than others.
12. They've only been trained to compete with other men, so a successful woman can make them feel like a real loser.
13. The soldiers were trained in unarmed combat.
14. The dogs are trained to sniff out drugs.
15. The conference is chaired by a highly skilled facilitator who has been fully trained.
16. Few doctors are actually trained, and not all are skilled, in helping their patients make choices.
17. They trained in the jungle using live ammunition.
18. Diaz is a fitness freak who's trained in martial arts.
19. I trained as a ballet dancer.
20. The grand prix is controlled by well-trained marshals.
21. He trained as a teacher before becoming an actor.
22. Fearey had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat.
23. Dogs can be trained to obey orders.
24. He moved with the grace of a trained boxer.
25. All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks.
26. You need to take your problems to a trained counsellor.
27. Sniffer dogs could be trained to track them down.
28. She trained five times a week at her local swimming pool.
29. The questionnaire was administered by trained interviewers.
30. An expert with a trained eye will spot the difference immediately.
