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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Appalachia Provisions Café opened in January on the campus of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) with the aim of helping students there learn more about customer service and business operations through hands-on experience.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Shop service manager Jesse Cristo says keeping up means relying on years of hands-on experience.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Then walk it off at Dairy Lane, the dairy exhibit that gives kids a hands-on look at where their cheese and ice cream come from.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Shop service manager Jesse Cristo says keeping up means relying on years of hands-on experience.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Then walk it off at Dairy Lane, the dairy exhibit that gives kids a hands-on look at where their cheese and ice cream come from.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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