Vocational Meaning
/voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to a vocation.
adjThat provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge.
Sentence Examples
Vocational schools were set up one after another.
Directing students into rewarding business careers is the goal of vocational schools across the state.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She chose a ____ school to learn practical skills for a specific job.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The local college offers several ____ courses for students who want to learn practical skills for their future careers today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *wekʷ-der. Proto-Indo-European *wokʷ-der. Latin vocō Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin vocātiōnembor. Old French vocationbor. Middle English vocacioun English vocation Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English vocational From vocation + -al.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She chose a ____ school to learn practical skills for a specific job.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The local college offers several ____ courses for students who want to learn practical skills for their future careers today.