vocational
pronunciation
How to pronounce vocational in British English:
UK [vəʊˈkeɪʃənl]
How to pronounce vocational in American English:
US [voʊˈkeɪʃənl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relation to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills
Word Origin
- vocational (adj.)
- 1650s, from vocation + -al (1). Related: Vocationally.
Example
- 1. Women were learning vocational skills , such as sewing .
- 2. Plans for vocational qualifications remain vague .
- 3. I 'm sam. I 'm studying in a vocational high school .
- 4. Many courses simply convey information and provide technical vocational skills .
- 5. But that qualifies them only for exams for secondary vocational schools .