: relating to the special skills, training, etc., that you need for a particular job or occupation
vocational programs/courses
He went to a vocational school [=(US) trade school] to learn auto repair.
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“Vocational.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/vocational. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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