vocational

adjective

vo·​ca·​tion·​al

vō-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nəl

 

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

vocationally adverb

Examples of vocational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Miller said there not only needs to be a focus on core academic programs but the integration of other programs like STEM, art and vocational training, commonly known as Career Technical Education. —Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024

The program was purportedly designed to give disadvantaged young men specialized vocational training in a masculinized military environment. —Ben Zdencanovic, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024

Kober said, adding that paid vocational training, trade apprenticeships and other education could be helpful too. —Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024

Cleo Krejci covers higher education, vocational training and retraining as a Report For America corps member based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. —Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing vocational

• licensed vocational nurse
• vocational school

Kids Definition

vocational

adjective

vo·​ca·​tion·​al vō-ˈkā-shnəl 

-shən-ᵊl

1

: of, relating to, or concerned with a vocation

2

: of, relating to, or involved in training in a skill or trade to be followed as a career

vocational school

vocationally

-ē

adverb