EXTERNSHIP Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

externship

noun

ˈek-ˌstərn-ˌship

Definition of externship

as in internship

a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career prior to graduation from the culinary school he had served an externship as a sous chef at a high-end restaurant

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Recent Examples of externship Somerville graduated from the University of Maryland in 2018 and completed an externship at UTA prior to joining Brillstein in 2021. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026 After graduating, Justin completed a six-month externship at three-star Michelin restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide. — Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026 My externship was at the Grand Traverse Resort. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for externship

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Noun

Advancing the school and the field means partnering more strongly with quantum industry partners and protecting the opportunities students already have, like internships and jobs.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Gomez-Arias said the university is working to provide an education that will further boost incomes, including more pathways to internships.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of internship

Noun

Elfe quit her job in luxury retail and enrolled in a teacher assistant certification program at the center in 2022, before continuing her education in its apprenticeship program.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026
The percentage of those in the trades 5 years after completing an apprenticeship or postsecondary education drops to 29% and 34% respectively.

— Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of apprenticeship

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