Trainee

treɪˈniː

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is undergoing training for a particular job or skill.

As a new trainee at the company, I am learning the basics of project management.

Someone who is being taught or prepared for a particular position or activity.

The trainee teacher observed experienced instructors to develop effective teaching strategies.

An individual engaged in a training program, especially in a specific field or profession.

The hospital is currently accepting applications for its nursing trainee program.

The word 'trainee' comes from 'train' + the suffix '-ee', indicating a person who receives an action.

training wheels

A metaphor for a support system for beginners.

on-the-job training

Training that occurs at the workplace while doing the actual job.

training session

A meeting or period dedicated to practicing or learning a specific skill.

trainer

A person who teaches or trains others.

training

The action of teaching a person a particular skill or type of behavior.

course

A series of lessons on a particular subject.

Greenhorn

He's just a greenhorn at the company, still learning the basics.

Noob

Don't worry if you make mistakes; every noob goes through that phase.