retraining

[/ˌriːˈtreɪnɪŋ/]
noun
reciclagem profissional
1. the process of teaching someone new skills or techniques, especially to prepare them for a different job or role
The company offered retraining programs to employees affected by automation.
A empresa ofereceu programas de reciclagem profissional aos funcionários afetados pela automação.
2. in machine learning and AI, the process of training a model again with new data or adjusted parameters
The algorithm requires retraining every quarter to maintain accuracy.
O algoritmo requer reciclagem a cada trimestre para manter a precisão.
3. teaching a person or animal to behave or respond differently than before
The dog required retraining after developing aggressive behavior.
O cão precisou de reciclagem após desenvolver comportamento agressivo.
In Brazil, 'reciclagem profissional' is widely used in corporate contexts and government workforce programs, especially in discussions about technological displacement and career pivots. In the USA, retraining programs are often discussed in the context of economic transitions and are sometimes subsidized by government initiatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reskillingrequalificationfurther trainingupskilling
Antonyms / Antônimos
deskillingobsolescence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reciclagem profissional
most common and formal term in Brazil
General Brazilian
requalificação
alternative formal term, often used in government contexts
General Brazilian
treinamento adicional
less formal alternative
Portugal
reciclagem profissional
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
reconversão profissional
alternative term used in Portuguese contexts

Related Words

trainingprofessional developmentskill developmentworkforce developmentcareer transitionapprenticeship

Related Idioms & Phrases

retraining program
retraining initiative
retraining period
undergo retraining
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