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
Examples of hands-on in a Sentence
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My consistent, hands-on involvement shows my commitment to making a genuine
impact.
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Charman Postel, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Second-year forward Noah Clowney loves how hands-on Fernandez can be with his on-court instruction.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
This is the first time she’s been able to fully be hands-on with every aspect of the project, controlling what was and wasn’t shown.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 16 July 2024
Another was part of a package banning hands-on phone use while driving.
—Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
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Charman Postel, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Second-year forward Noah Clowney loves how hands-on Fernandez can be with his on-court instruction.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
This is the first time she’s been able to fully be hands-on with every aspect of the project, controlling what was and wasn’t shown.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 16 July 2024
Another was part of a package banning hands-on phone use while driving.
—Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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