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bootcamp

/ˈbuːtkæmp/

Meanings
noun
Initial, basic indoctrination, physical fitness training and basic instruction in service-related subjects for new recruits in the armed forces (army, Air Force, navy and Marine Corps).

Examples :

"After completing the bootcamp, the new recruits were ready for their first patrol. "
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Related Words

Illustration offenders

offenders noun

/əˈfɛndərz/

One who gives or causes offense, or does something wrong.

"The police arrested the offenders who broke into the store last night. "

Illustration instruction

instruction noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration intensive

intensive noun

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

Form of a word with a stronger or more forceful sense than the root on which the intensive is built.

"The intensive of "study" suggests a much more focused and dedicated approach to learning. "

Illustration training

training verb

/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/

To practice an ability.

"She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics."

Illustration sentenced

sentenced verb

/ˈsɛntənst/

To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to doom; to condemn to punishment.

"The judge sentenced the embezzler to ten years in prison, along with a hefty fine."

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completing verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."

Illustration discipline

discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

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indoctrination noun

/ɪnˌdɑktrɪˈneɪʃən/ /ɪnˌdɒktrɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of indoctrinating, or the condition of being indoctrinated

"The children's constant repetition of the political slogan suggested heavy indoctrination at school. "

Illustration generally

generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

Illustration physical

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

Illustration institute

institute noun

/ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/

An organization founded to promote a cause

"I work in a medical research institute."

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alternative noun

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "