noun
the initial period of training for new military personnel; involves intense physical activity and behavioral discipline
• Topics: ↑military, ↑armed forces, ↑armed services, ↑military machine, ↑war machine
• Hypernyms: ↑military training
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noun [noncount]
: the first few weeks of training for someone who has recently joined the military
Our son is in basic training.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.