on-the-job
adjective
: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job
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This model, built on a legacy of on-the-job training in Japanese corporations, has evolved into a step-by-step pipeline that transforms temporary trainees into long-term contributors to Japan’s economy.
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Gracia Liu-Farrer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
Ashley Williams founded the on-the-job mentorship initiative.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Becoming a certified controller takes years of training, usually starting at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, followed by several years of closely supervised on-the-job practice.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
And then there’s on-the-job reinforcement, providing people with new opportunities to grow and stretching and challenging them.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
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Gracia Liu-Farrer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
Ashley Williams founded the on-the-job mentorship initiative.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Becoming a certified controller takes years of training, usually starting at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, followed by several years of closely supervised on-the-job practice.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
And then there’s on-the-job reinforcement, providing people with new opportunities to grow and stretching and challenging them.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on-the-job
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“On-the-job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-the-job. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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