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practicums

noun

plural of practicum
as in internships
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career she got some coaching experience through a 40-hour practicum with the parks department

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  1. internships
  2. apprenticeships
Noun
  • His education continued by way of internships, one of which was with John Galliano.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The campus — along with Davis and Irvine — is still processing CPT applications for degrees that require internships.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of internships
Noun
  • These apprenticeships allow workers to gain work experience and find jobs in industries that include hospitality, construction and aviation.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In Ohio, the services the regional nonprofit affiliates provided include apprenticeships, operational advice and technical assistance to help bring new products to market.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprenticeships
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“Practicums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicums. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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