internship — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

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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