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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According to court documents, the deputies also said the last hands-on training in defense tactics that most of them completed was in their basic academy.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Through economic ups and downs, shifting agricultural trends, and the pressures of running a family business, Trey has kept a hands-on approach, never losing sight of the people around him.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The organization empowers young people to become involved in hands-on projects of their choosing and is active in 75 countries.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The position demands hands-on experience with generative AI solutions and the ability to lead internal change management efforts for AI technology adoption.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Through economic ups and downs, shifting agricultural trends, and the pressures of running a family business, Trey has kept a hands-on approach, never losing sight of the people around him.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The organization empowers young people to become involved in hands-on projects of their choosing and is active in 75 countries.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The position demands hands-on experience with generative AI solutions and the ability to lead internal change management efforts for AI technology adoption.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hands-on
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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