Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on-the-job

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.48 in modern English

Syllables: on-the-job
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

obtained whilst working

Example Sentences

"on-the-job training"
"on-the-job learning"
"Of course, such training facilities do exist, and they perform a vital role, but there's no substitute for on-the-job training and gaining experience from a real railway system."

Etymology

Attributive form of on the job.

Questions

What does on-the-job mean?: obtained whilst working
Where does on-the-job come from?: Attributive form of on the job.

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