noun

apprenticeship

apprenticeship, traineeship

He is doing an apprenticeship as a carpenter.

He is doing an apprenticeship as a carpenter.

She completed her apprenticeship last year.

She completed her apprenticeship last year.

((an apprenticeship)) ((as sth.)) a period of time working for an employer to learn a skill. He is doing an apprenticeship as a carpenter.

Synonyms: traineeship, internship, training

From Old French 'aprentis' (someone learning) + '-ship' (condition, status).

Imagine an 'apprentice' on a 'ship', learning a trade for a long period.

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