hands-on
- adjective
- /ˈhændzˌɑn/
- We believe the public should be provided with several ranges of opportunities for hands-on experiences with taxonomy.
- hands-on experience
- hands-on learning
- hands-on activities
What sets Brilliant apart is it's hands on approach to learning.
- What sets Brilliant apart is it's hands on approach to learning.
- This is the most hands on he's ever been in his career.
- And pretty much on all properties, they had hands on management.
- You know, some people, some people need a lot of hands on leadership.
- And that might involve more hands on management from leadership at the company.
Examples
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Having the students work in hands-on situations that are representative of the real world.
Academic text (2008) -
Engaging the student in the learning process with hands-on activities and increased communication is not a new concept.
Academic text (2011) -
Our work is a ground level, hands on approach.
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What sets Brilliant apart is it's hands on approach to learning.
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And that might involve more hands on management from leadership at the company.
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This is the most hands on he's ever been in his career.
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The goal of this retail store will be to provide clients with a hands-on opportunity for retail training.
Academic text (2013) -
When students have the opportunity to practice learned skills using hands-on strategies, concept understanding is enhanced.
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Applications that bring together "textbook" knowledge and hands-on experience began early and continued throughout the program.
Academic text (2008) -
The teacher used hands-on activities to help the students learn math more effectively.
Synonyms
Seen in everyday life and practical situations, not just in theory or tests
Based on what people do, not on ideas
Antonyms
How Involved
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word hands-on is made of hand and on, so imagine putting your hands 'on' a task to do it yourself. That's why hands-on means being active and practical rather than just watching or talking about something.