Trainee

usgb/ˌtreɪˈniː/
noun

A person who is learning and practicing the skills of a particular job.

She's a trainee at a local law firm.
Visual representation of "trainee" - A person who is learning and practicing the skills of a particular job.

Often appears as...

  • trainee teacher
  • trainee pilot
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Learning Phase

Used for individuals gaining practical experience, often hands-on, in a job role.

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The trainee chef chopped vegetables alongside the head cook.
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Temporary Status

A trainee is not yet permanent or fully qualified, still under supervision.

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As a trainee, she was not allowed to conduct the experiment unsupervised.
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Paid or Unpaid

Trainees may receive a salary, but some trainee positions might be unpaid.

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He was excited to start as a paid trainee at the IT company.
Visual representation of the word "Trainee"

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