EXTERNSHIP Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

externship

noun

ˈek-ˌstərn-ˌship

Definition of externship

as in internship

a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career prior to graduation from the culinary school he had served an externship as a sous chef at a high-end restaurant

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Recent Examples of externship Somerville graduated from the University of Maryland in 2018 and completed an externship at UTA prior to joining Brillstein in 2021. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026 After graduating, Justin completed a six-month externship at three-star Michelin restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide. — Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026 My externship was at the Grand Traverse Resort. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for externship

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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

Born in 1937, his life was marked by war, exile, his love for the commoner Sonja, his long apprenticeship as crown prince, and, finally, more than three decades on the throne.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
In Ohio, the services the regional nonprofit affiliates provided include apprenticeships, operational advice and technical assistance to help bring new products to market.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of apprenticeship

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