APPRENTICESHIP Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

apprenticeship

noun

ə-ˈpren-tə(sh)-ˌship

Definition of apprenticeship

as in internship

a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career only after long apprenticeship as a camera operator was he appointed director of photography on a major motion picture

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Recent Examples of apprenticeship The condemnation got even louder when the Post reported that Gordillo had dropped out of an electrician apprenticeship and never become fully credentialed. — Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026 Scholarships, grants, employer assistance and apprenticeships may cover some or even all of your education costs without adding to your student loan debt. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Companies must now decide how future analysts and leaders will develop when apprenticeships have been automated away. — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The irony inherent in their apprenticeship is that John, an overeducated, overqualified Black millennial who possesses every skill a Lantern could conceivably need, has already spent his entire life training to do what Hal does. — Judy Berman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for apprenticeship

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Noun

The lab is also used for several classes including digital literature, website development, as well as the student helpdesk internship and the school’s video game club.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Instead, Kellerhouse was surprised by the number of applicants dreaming about internships in social work, urban design, and art.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of internship

Noun

The company also sees a possible path for JR3 technology beyond training.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
This is viewed as part of his decentralization agenda, aiming to transfer powers in areas such as skills training and select tax authorities from London to local combined authorities.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of training

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