EXTERNSHIP Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

externship

noun

ˈek-ˌstərn-ˌship

Definition of externship

as in internship

a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career prior to graduation from the culinary school he had served an externship as a sous chef at a high-end restaurant

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tenure

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Recent Examples of externship Somerville graduated from the University of Maryland in 2018 and completed an externship at UTA prior to joining Brillstein in 2021. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026 After graduating, Justin completed a six-month externship at three-star Michelin restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide. — Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026 My externship was at the Grand Traverse Resort. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for externship

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Noun

Every student is required to get out of the classroom through an internship, research, study away, service, or starting a business.

— Matt vandenBerg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Make the hiring process more available by welcoming people of all abilities into internships or job training programs.

— John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of internship

Noun

The Post previously reported that Braun’s company, which manufactures emergency vehicles for government agencies, received three state citations for child labor violations in 2025 involving two teenagers hired through an apprenticeship program.

— Myla S. Roundy, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Bamboo slips from Shuihudi count the work of young slaves as units of production, and slips held by the Yuelu Academy describe apprenticeships in state workshops.

— News Desk, Artforum, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of apprenticeship

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