apprenticeship
uh-PREHN-tihs-shihp
Apprenticeship (noun) means a period of time spent training in a trade under an experienced worker, often combining paid work with study. Example: “He completed a four-year apprenticeship as an electrician.”
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A period of time spent training in a trade under an experienced worker, often combining paid work with study.
"He completed a four-year apprenticeship as an electrician."
"The company offers apprenticeships to school leavers."
How to use apprenticeship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA structured, hands-on training scheme for learning a trade or profession.
Common pairings
start an apprenticeship
apprenticeship scheme
complete an apprenticeship
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Word forms
- Plural
- apprenticeships
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Etymology
Formed from apprentice plus the suffix -ship, which turns a role into the state or system around it (compare friendship, leadership).
Rhymes for apprenticeship
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What does “apprenticeship” mean?
The word “apprenticeship” means a period of time spent training in a trade under an experienced worker, often combining paid work with study. In plain terms, a structured, hands-on training scheme for learning a trade or profession.
How do you pronounce “apprenticeship”?
“Apprenticeship” is pronounced uh-PREHN-tihs-shihp (/əˈpɹɛn.tɪs.ʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “apprenticeship” in a sentence?
Here is “apprenticeship” used in a sentence: “He completed a four-year apprenticeship as an electrician.”
What part of speech is “apprenticeship”?
“Apprenticeship” is a noun.
Is “apprenticeship” a common word?
“Apprenticeship” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
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