internship (/ˈɪn.tɜːrn.ʃɪp/)
noun · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈɪn.tɜːrn.ʃɪp/
Meaning
Meaning: temporary work experience
A period of work, often for a student or new graduate, done to gain experience in a particular field.
Examples
🗣 During her summer internship at the newspaper, she learned how to write real news stories.
Etymology
From ‘intern’ (French ‘interne’, from Latin ‘internus’, inward) plus ‘-ship’.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for students gaining early career experience.
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Tags: work, learning