noun / verb
intern
IN-turn/ˈɪntɝn/
A trainee gaining supervised practical work experience, or working as one.
The intern fits a piece into the model while the architect checks her work.
Etymology
The connection with “inside” comes through the original resident assistant physician in a hospital. The title later broadened to trainees gaining supervised practical experience in other professions.
In context
Josh is the only intern at the DSO at this time this is a unique opportunity for him it's all to develop his talent and help him achieve his goals of getting a job
More examples
- She interned at the museum during the summer.
- The hospital assigned a supervisor to each intern.
- Several interns helped with the research project.
Forms
intern · interns · interned · interning
internship noun — a period of supervised practical work
Similar words
- trainee
- The broad person learning a job.
- apprentice
- Usually follows a more structured occupational training arrangement.