hands-on
adjective
ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn 
-ˈän
1
: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something
hands-on training
also
: involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands
a hands-on museum display
2
: characterized by active personal involvement
a hands-on manager
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There is felt to be a lack of people with hands-on scouting experience at the elite level in the building.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
This is a hands-on operator that understands design, numbers, and what actually drives repeat bookings and high nightly rates.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The company also singled out the hands-on approach she’s taken to building careers — many, from the ground up — and her ability to align artists with creative opportunities that reflect their unique voice.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
After Fortune’s reporting, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority started taking a more hands-on role in safety and appointed an employee to oversee their work.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
This is a hands-on operator that understands design, numbers, and what actually drives repeat bookings and high nightly rates.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The company also singled out the hands-on approach she’s taken to building careers — many, from the ground up — and her ability to align artists with creative opportunities that reflect their unique voice.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
After Fortune’s reporting, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority started taking a more hands-on role in safety and appointed an employee to oversee their work.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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