prevocational

adjective

pre·vo·ca·tion·al ˌprē-vō-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nəl

: given or required before admission to a vocational school

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prevocational was in 1914

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“Prevocational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prevocational. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.

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Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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