internship
/in'tə:nʃip/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A temporary position providing practical experience: An "internship" is a fixed period of work experience, often for students or recent graduates, within an organization to gain professional training and experience in a particular field.
- The position or period of being an intern: It refers specifically to the role or the duration of time one works as an intern.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She completed a summer internship at a marketing firm.
- The university requires all engineering students to do an internship before graduation.
- His internship at the hospital provided invaluable clinical experience.
Advanced Usage
- "to serve an internship": to complete a period of work as an intern.
- He is serving his internship at a prestigious law firm.
- "internship program": a structured program offered by an organization for interns.
- The company's paid internship program is highly competitive.
Variants and Related Words
- Intern (n): A person who holds an internship position.
- The interns attended a training workshop.
- Intern (v): To work as an intern or to detain someone.
- She will intern at the museum this semester. (Note: This verb form relates to the experience, not the detention meaning.)
- Internship can be modified by field: .
Synonyms
- Apprenticeship: A period of training in a trade, often more hands-on and skill-based.
- Traineeship: A position focused on training, similar to an internship.
- Clerkship: Specifically used for practical training in law or medicine.
Related Phrases
- "Secure an internship": to obtain an internship position.
- He worked hard to secure an internship for the summer.
- "Internship supervisor": the person who oversees and mentors an intern.
- My internship supervisor provided excellent guidance.
Related Idioms
- "A foot in the door": While not containing the word "internship," this idiom describes the opportunity an internship often provides—an initial step into an industry or company.
- She hopes the internship will give her a foot in the door at the tech company.
Noun
- the position of a medical intern