trainee

[trey-nee]

noun

1. a person being trained, especially in a vocation; apprentice.

2. an enlisted person undergoing military training. train.

trainee

/ treɪˈniː /

noun

1. 1. a person undergoing training

   2. ( as modifier )

      a trainee journalist

Word History and Origins

Origin of trainee¹

First recorded in 1840–50; train + -ee

Example Sentences

Dr McManus said many staff members felt they were "being watched" and believed trainees were often used to gather information which would end up in a file.

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A trainee doctor could simply put on a headset and practice on a computer-generated patient.

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Trade unions said this reflects the fact that many GPs have reduced their hours and not enough trainees are being hired to replace retiring GPs.

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The MoJ says at least 1,300 new trainee probation officers will be recruited into the service this year, and that the service will receive a £700m funding boost by 2028.

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A spokesperson said they had recently announced a £700m increase in funding by 2028, as well as recruiting more trainee probation officers.

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Related Words

• apprentice 
• cadet 
• learner 
• pupil