noun

internship

internship, traineeship

She is doing an internship at a law firm.

She is doing an internship at a law firm.

The company offers a summer internship programme.

The company offers a summer internship program.

an internship ((at/in a company/field)) a period of work experience He got an internship at a marketing company.

Synonyms: work placement, traineeship, apprenticeship

From 'intern' (someone working to gain experience) and the suffix '-ship' (denoting a state or condition).

Think of it as a 'ship' you board to gain 'internal' knowledge of a company.

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