traineeship

noun

train·​ee·​ship trāˈnēˌship How to pronounce traineeship (audio)
: the position or status of a trainee
specifically : one involving a program of advanced training and study especially in a medical science and usually bearing a stipend and allowances (as for travel)

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“Traineeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traineeship. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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