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apprenticeship

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈprentɪsʃɪp/

apprenticeship means: A period spent learning a skilled job by working with an experienced person.

noun

TRAINING PERIODB2

A period spent learning a skilled job by working with an experienced person.

  • Her apprenticeship lasted three years.
  • He completed an apprenticeship with a local electrician.
  • Did you get paid during your apprenticeship?

How to use it: apprenticeship with someone (She began an apprenticeship with an experienced carpenter.); apprenticeship as something (He completed an apprenticeship as a mechanic.)

Common phrases: complete an apprenticeship, serve an apprenticeship

TRAINING SYSTEMC1

A way of teaching skilled work through a fixed period of work with an experienced worker.

  • Apprenticeship combines work with training.
  • The college supports apprenticeship as a route into skilled employment.
  • These industries have different apprenticeship systems.

Common phrases: apprenticeship system, apprenticeship scheme

Questions about apprenticeship

What does apprenticeship mean?

A period spent learning a skilled job by working with an experienced person.

What is apprenticeship in other languages?

Türkçe: çıraklık · Español: aprendizaje · Français: apprentissage · Deutsch: Lehre · Italiano: apprendistato · 日本語: 見習い期間

How do you pronounce apprenticeship?

It is pronounced /əˈprentɪsʃɪp/.

How do you use apprenticeship in a sentence?

Her apprenticeship lasted three years. He completed an apprenticeship with a local electrician.

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