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retrain

Syllabification: (re·train)
Pronunciation: /rēˈtrān/
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Definition of retrain

verb

[with object]
  • teach (someone) new skills, especially so that they can do a different job.
  • [no object] learn new skills, especially so as to be able to do a different job:a workforce which is willing to retrain

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