practicum
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noun \ˈprak-ti-kəm\Definition of PRACTICUM
: a course of study designed especially for the preparation of teachers and clinicians that involves the supervised practical application of previously studied theory
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- <she got some coaching experience through a 40-hour practicum with the parks department>
Origin of PRACTICUM
German Praktikum, from Late Latin practicum, neuter of practicus practical
First Known Use: 1904
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- externship, internship, apprenticeship, training
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