as in internship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
she got some coaching experience through a 40-hour practicum with the parks department
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Recent Examples of practicum
This confidence is not unfounded, as it is backed by the rigorous practicum that pilots, flight crew, ground crew, and mechanics undergo.
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Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2022 alone, the company brought on 270 graduates and students—and participated in career fairs, business practicums, hackathons, open houses, club panels and other campus activities.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This confidence is not unfounded, as it is backed by the rigorous practicum that pilots, flight crew, ground crew, and mechanics undergo.
—Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2022 alone, the company brought on 270 graduates and students—and participated in career fairs, business practicums, hackathons, open houses, club panels and other campus activities.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2022 alone, the company brought on 270 graduates and students—and participated in career fairs, business practicums, hackathons, open houses, club panels and other campus activities.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This confidence is not unfounded, as it is backed by the rigorous practicum that pilots, flight crew, ground crew, and mechanics undergo.
—Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2022 alone, the company brought on 270 graduates and students—and participated in career fairs, business practicums, hackathons, open houses, club panels and other campus activities.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for practicum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicum
apprenticeship
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Also, partner with apprenticeship intermediaries and local workforce agencies—every state has them, and they’re often overlooked.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Many get into the field by taking auto shop classes in school, though vocational programs and apprenticeships can be a foot in the door, too.—
Sarah Bregel,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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“Practicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicum. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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