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trainee

/tɹeɪˈni/noun

A person who is still learning a job while receiving formal instruction at work.

Example sentences

  • “The trainee shadowed a senior nurse for her first month.”
  • “Each trainee gets a mentor during the first six months.”

Often placed before a job title: 'trainee teacher', 'trainee solicitor'. The person doing the training is a trainer.

Synonyms for trainee

Often confused with trainee

trainee vs trainer

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