Interns: meaning, definitions and examples
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interns
[ ˈɪntɜːrn ]
work experience
Interns are students or trainees who work at a company for a fixed period of time to gain practical experience in a particular field.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many companies offer internships to college students.
- She completed an internship at a law firm last summer.
temporary work
To intern means to work as an intern at a company or organization.
Synonyms
apprentice, train, work temporarily
Examples of usage
- She decided to intern at a tech startup before starting her own business.
- Many students choose to intern abroad to broaden their horizons.
Translations
Translations of the word "interns" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estagiários
🇮🇳 इंटर्न
🇩🇪 Praktikanten
🇮🇩 magang
🇺🇦 стажери
🇵🇱 stażyści
🇯🇵 インターン
🇫🇷 stagiaires
🇪🇸 pasantes
🇹🇷 stajyerler
🇰🇷 인턴
🇸🇦 المتدربين
🇨🇿 stážisté
🇸🇰 stážisti
🇨🇳 实习生
🇸🇮 praktičarji
🇮🇸 námstæður
🇰🇿 стажерлер
🇬🇪 ინტერნები
🇦🇿 tələbələr
🇲🇽 pasantías
Word origin
The term 'intern' originated in the medical field, where it referred to a recent medical school graduate working in a hospital to gain practical experience. Over time, the concept of internships expanded to various industries, offering students and young professionals the opportunity to learn and grow in a hands-on work environment.
See also: intern, internship.