vocational

adjective

vo·​ca·​tion·​al
vō-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nəl
 How to pronounce vocational (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with a vocation
2
: of, relating to, or undergoing training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career
a vocational school
vocational students
vocationally adverb

Examples of vocational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cleo Krejci covers higher education, vocational training and retraining as a Report For America corps member based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024 Ideal candidates would be kids who may excel in STEM disciplines, vocational schoolwork, English and other languages. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024 This small balance requirement is designed to primarily target those who went to community colleges, and vocational or trade schools. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 As part of his plea agreement, Lopez has agreed to obtain his GED or high school diploma and complete a vocational program as well as any treatment programs available to him while in custody. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 13 Feb. 2024 They are primarily used to talk to family and in vocational programs. James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2024 The position requires three months of semi-skilled automotive repairs, an automotive trade school or vocational program degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2024 Degree programs tend to be in vocational areas such as information technology or nursing. The New York Times, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2024 In addition to vocational vehicles, GM is also using its Hydrotec technology for mobile power generation. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of vocational was in 1652

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Cite this Entry

“Vocational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocational. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

vocational

adjective
vo·​ca·​tion·​al vō-ˈkā-shnəl How to pronounce vocational (audio)
-shən-ᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with a vocation
2
: of, relating to, or involved in training in a skill or trade to be followed as a career
vocational school
vocationally
adverb

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