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vocational

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //voʊˈkeɪʃənəɫ// UK //vəʊkˈeɪʃənəl// vo·ca·tion·al

adj. describing education or training that teaches you the specific skills you need for a particular job.

adj. relating to an occupation or employment; specifically describes training or education designed to provide the practical skills required for a particular trade or profession.


SIMPLE

The college offers many vocational courses like plumbing and nursing.

CONTEXTUAL

Instead of studying history at university, he decided to pursue a vocational qualification in electrical engineering.

COMPLEX

The government is increasing funding for vocational programs to address the growing shortage of skilled technicians in the renewable energy sector.

Origin

From vocation + -al.

Usage

Typically used to modify nouns related to education, such as 'training', 'course', 'school', or 'qualification'.

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