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Apprenticeship

Definition:

An apprenticeship refers to a system of training a new generation of skilled workers through practical experience under the guidance of a qualified professional. It is a method of learning a trade or profession by working alongside an expert in the field.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. An arrangement in which someone, usually a young person, learns a trade or skill by working alongside a skilled worker.
2. A period of time during which an apprentice is trained in a specific trade or profession.
3. The state of being an apprentice; the condition of undergoing apprenticeship.

Examples:

Sense 1:

The carpenter took on an apprentice to pass on his skills and knowledge.

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Sense 2:

She completed a four-year apprenticeship as an electrician.

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Sense 3:

His apprenticeship molded him into a skilled craftsman.