hands-on
adjective
ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn 
-ˈän
1
: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something
hands-on training
also
: involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands
a hands-on museum display
2
: characterized by active personal involvement
a hands-on manager
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David Hickey, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Airlines must now provide hands-on training to staff who assist disabled passengers or handle their mobility devices.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Younger philanthropists want transparency, direct connection to impact, and opportunities to engage through hands-on experiences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
What started as a day in the classroom quickly turned into a hands-on lesson for a group of Georgia students participating in the FBI's annual Teen Academy.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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