vocational
adjective
vo·ca·tion·al
vō-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with a vocation
2
: of, relating to, or undergoing training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career
a vocational school
vocational students
vocationally
adverb
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The only run Cole Pellegrino allowed for Shawsheen was a second-inning homer, pitching six scoreless innings otherwise while allowing three hits and fanning eight to power a 2-1 win over Greater Lowell in the state vocational tournament championship.
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Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
These One-Stop Centers brought EDD staff into buildings that also housed staff from the state departments of vocational rehabilitation, veterans services, and social services.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The money can now not only be used for two- or four-year college and graduate school but also for vocational and credentialing programs and apprenticeships.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 May 2026
China denies the allegations, describing the facilities as vocational training centers aimed at combating extremism and terrorism.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
These One-Stop Centers brought EDD staff into buildings that also housed staff from the state departments of vocational rehabilitation, veterans services, and social services.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The money can now not only be used for two- or four-year college and graduate school but also for vocational and credentialing programs and apprenticeships.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 May 2026
China denies the allegations, describing the facilities as vocational training centers aimed at combating extremism and terrorism.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vocational
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“Vocational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocational. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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vocational
adjective
vo·ca·tion·al
vō-ˈkā-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with a vocation
2
: of, relating to, or involved in training in a skill or trade to be followed as a career
vocational school
vocationally
adverb
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