Internship: meaning, definitions and examples
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internship
[ ˈɪntəːnʃɪp ]
job opportunity
An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. It is usually undertaken by students or recent graduates looking to gain practical skills and experience in a particular field.
Synonyms
apprenticeship, placement, training program
Examples of usage
- Sarah secured an internship at a prestigious law firm.
- During his internship, John learned valuable skills that will benefit him in his future career.
medical
In the medical field, an internship refers to the period of supervised practical training required for doctors before they can practice medicine independently.
Synonyms
clinical training, residency
Examples of usage
- After completing her internship, Dr. Smith was able to start her own practice.
- The hospital offers internships to medical students to help them gain hands-on experience.
Translations
Translations of the word "internship" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estágio
🇮🇳 प्रशिक्षण
🇩🇪 Praktikum
🇮🇩 magang
🇺🇦 стажування
🇵🇱 staż
🇯🇵 インターンシップ
🇫🇷 stage
🇪🇸 prácticas
🇹🇷 staj
🇰🇷 인턴십
🇸🇦 تدريب
🇨🇿 stáž
🇸🇰 stáž
🇨🇳 实习
🇸🇮 pripravništvo
🇮🇸 starfsnám
🇰🇿 тәжірибе
🇬🇪 სტაჟირება
🇦🇿 təcrübə
🇲🇽 prácticas
Word origin
The word 'internship' originated in the mid-19th century from the Latin word 'internus', meaning 'internal' or 'inside'. It was first used to describe the practice of training doctors within a hospital setting. Over time, the concept of internships expanded to various industries, offering hands-on learning experiences to students and graduates.