on-the-job

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English

Etymology

Attributive form of on the job.

Adjective

on-the-job (not comparable)

  1. (of training, attributive) obtained whilst working
    on-the-job training
    on-the-job learning
    • 2024 April 3, Richard Foster, “Training the next generation of engineers”, in RAIL, number 1006, page 48:
      Of course, such training facilities do exist, and they perform a vital role, but there's no substitute for on-the-job training and gaining experience from a real railway system.

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