hands-on
adjective
ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn 
-ˈän
1
: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something
hands-on training
also
: involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands
a hands-on museum display
2
: characterized by active personal involvement
a hands-on manager
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Climb to the top of the lookout tower for bird’s-eye views of the historic district, and learn the town’s history at the hands-on cultural interpretive museum.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Here are ten strategies to achieve this goal: Expand Apprenticeships: Governments and corporations should invest in apprenticeship programs that provide hands-on training and a pathway to employment.
—Scott White, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
As part of the workshop, CIW participants take part in hands-on master classes in the fundamentals of cinematography, analyze specific work crafted by professional cinematographers and gain insight to securing on-set experience in the field.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
On The two are hands-on parents as well — just check out this sweet pile of Mabel and Evelyn who jumped on top of mom and dad for this cute shot.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Here are ten strategies to achieve this goal: Expand Apprenticeships: Governments and corporations should invest in apprenticeship programs that provide hands-on training and a pathway to employment.
—Scott White, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
As part of the workshop, CIW participants take part in hands-on master classes in the fundamentals of cinematography, analyze specific work crafted by professional cinematographers and gain insight to securing on-set experience in the field.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
On The two are hands-on parents as well — just check out this sweet pile of Mabel and Evelyn who jumped on top of mom and dad for this cute shot.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hands-on
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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