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vocational
adjective vo·ca·tion·al \vō-ˈkā-shnəl, -shə-nəl\
: relating to the special skills, training, etc., that you need for a particular job or occupation
Full Definition of VOCATIONAL
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with a vocation
2
: of, relating to, or undergoing training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career <a vocational school> <vocational students>
— vo·ca·tion·al·ly adverb
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First Known Use of VOCATIONAL
1652
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vocational
adjective vo·ca·tion·al \vō-ˈkā-shə-nəl\
Definition of VOCATIONAL for Kids
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with an occupation <vocational opportunities>
2
: relating to or providing training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career <a vocational school>
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