Definitions for retrains

retrains re·train

Spelling: [ree-treyn]
IPA: /riˈtreɪn/

Retrains is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 426 anagrams from letters in retrains (aeinrrst).

Definitions for retrains

verb (used with object)

  1. to train again, especially for a different vocation or different tasks.

verb (used without object)

  1. to be retrained.

Origin of retrains

First recorded in 1930-35; re- + train

Examples for retrains

These courses are designed to improve the workers' skills or to retrain workers for other areas of specialization.

It is a great pity that the geographical illusions of our boyish days cannot retrain.

It will have to pay stipends to heads of families while they retrain, and will need to protect haredim from job discrimination.

Their superiors are under constant pressure to retrain marginal performers rather than to discharge them.

Word Value for retrains
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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