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apprenticeship

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈpɹɛntəsˌʃɪp// UK //ɐpɹˈɛntɪsʃˌɪp// ap·pren·tice·ship

n. a period of training where you work for an employer to learn a specific skill or trade. You gain practical experience while earning money.

n. a formal arrangement in which a learner works under the supervision of an experienced practitioner to acquire skills in a specific trade or profession.


SIMPLE

He completed an apprenticeship as an electrician.

CONTEXTUAL

The company offers a two-year apprenticeship program for new engineers.

COMPLEX

Traditional apprenticeships blend on-the-job training with classroom instruction, ensuring candidates master both theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Origin

From apprentice + -ship.

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