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
In 2023, Girls Take Flight served 82 high school girls, including 62 in the kick-off events who were introduced to drone careers and female STEM professionals; 20 participated in a week-long drone camp, and 10 participated in the complete drone practicum.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
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
The practicum, which is taught by Francis Fukuyama and Jeremy Weinstein, partners small student teams with real-world organizations to tackle pressing policy problems.
—Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2023
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
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
The practicum, which is taught by Francis Fukuyama and Jeremy Weinstein, partners small student teams with real-world organizations to tackle pressing policy problems.
—Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicum
Noun
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Start gathering references now, including supervisors from your internships who can speak to your work quality and potential.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The University of Arizona’s AI Core program offers intensive internships that pair with coursework.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Crowley's campaign website lists priorities including building affordable housing, expanding apprenticeships, universal early childhood education, investing in regional transit and pushing for nonpartisan redistricting.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Historically, these roles have served as the apprenticeship phase of careers, where workers learn foundational skills, build confidence, and prepare for more complex responsibilities.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Practicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicum. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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