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trainee

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɹeɪˈni// UK //tɹˈeɪniː// trainee

n. a person who is learning the skills needed for a particular job. You are usually at the start of your career and working under the guidance of someone more experienced.

n. an individual undergoing training for a specific profession or job role. Refers to the person receiving instruction rather than the person providing it.


SIMPLE

The new trainee starts in the marketing department tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

Each trainee must complete a six-month probationary period before they are offered a permanent contract with the firm.

COMPLEX

The senior architect spent the afternoon reviewing the trainee's initial sketches, offering constructive feedback on structural integrity while encouraging the junior's creative approach to the facade.

Origin

From train + -ee.

Usage

Often used in professional contexts like 'management trainee' or 'graduate trainee'.

Pitfall

The trainee is teaching the class.The trainer is teaching the class.Learners often confuse 'trainee' (the person learning) with 'trainer' (the person teaching).

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