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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As APPs graduate in growing numbers, many begin their careers with a wide variation in clinical preparation and gaps in hands-on training.
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Jesse Corn, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The library’s monthly gardening exchange and year-round seed library are opportunities for locals to learn about native plants with a hands-on approach.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
With a profound understanding of modern romance complexities, four decades of hands-on experience, and a proven record of success, Kelleher International empowers them to break free from their silent suffering.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The more than 2,000 people who attended the 18th annual Community Science Night, a colorful assortment of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and interactive exhibits on April 25 at Santiago Canyon College, would happily concur.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
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Jesse Corn, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The library’s monthly gardening exchange and year-round seed library are opportunities for locals to learn about native plants with a hands-on approach.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
With a profound understanding of modern romance complexities, four decades of hands-on experience, and a proven record of success, Kelleher International empowers them to break free from their silent suffering.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The more than 2,000 people who attended the 18th annual Community Science Night, a colorful assortment of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and interactive exhibits on April 25 at Santiago Canyon College, would happily concur.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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