Definition of vocational in English:

vocational

adjectivevə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)lvoʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l

1Relating to an occupation or employment.
职业的，行业的，业务的
vocational training
Example sentencesExamples
- I prepared to settle into a series of vocational queries, volleying back and forth across the desk.
- As our research proves, it's often people in vocational careers that are the most content and fulfilled.
- In a way, there was predictability in my life, especially my vocational life.
- The awards were given for personal and community involvements, as well as their vocational achievements.
- Many are engaged in vocational activities like weaving bedsheets and towels.
- He engaged in meaningful employment, vocational pursuits and social interests.
- However, if you want to take a vocational path, qualifications in such subjects as business or sports studies may well be useful.
- Participation in special vocational or academic projects and community service will also add points.
- The Government needs to ensure that the new vocational specialist diplomas really reflect the needs of businesses.
- It asked questions about hobbies, activities and the sorts of people I preferred, as well as vocational interests.
- Occupational rehab and vocational rehab may also be needed to help regain function.
- His advice is to think hard about this side of the music business before making it your vocational choice.
- They can participate in planning social, vocational and educational activities.
- For a fan of music, like Ian obviously is, this job is the proverbial kid-in-a-sweet-shop vocational choice.
- Their vocational and pastoral activities formed an integral and intimate part of diocesan life.
- The new diplomas will offer children the chance to shine in both academic and vocational areas and progress at their own pace.
- He had no particular vocational drive but, in his early twenties, someone suggested journalism to him as a career.
- Many programs also offer vocational or occupational counseling for returning to work safely.
- He's having none of my suggestion that he's been conducting his life like some form of vocational roulette.
- Mr Lambert's dad Kevin is glad his son went to college to get a vocational qualification and the work experience that goes with it.
Synonyms
job-related, work, professional, employment, business, career
1. 1.1 (of education or training) directed at a particular occupation and its skills.
  （教育，培训）职业的
  specialized vocational courses such as fashion and catering have been popular among students
  Example sentencesExamples
  Most students expect teaching to be essentially vocational training.
  And she believes the proposed expansion of vocational education is the most important element of the report.
  We believe he should fully support a renewed focus on vocational education and training.
  We will shortly publish proposals to revitalise vocational education and adult learning.
  Business leaders gave a broad welcome to the proposals for putting vocational training on a more equal footing with academic subjects.
  In the country, educators are moving to integrate academic and vocational education.
  They are involved in a range of activities, from community work to vocational training and education.
  Boosting vocational education and revamping the role of local councils were other priorities, he said.
  The minister for skills and vocational education, is expected to announce the proposals to Parliament in March.
  The country has a highly developed social security system and places a strong emphasis on education and vocational training.
  He was a guiding mentor for generations of pupils who went through the vocational education system.
  In Germany I saw an extremely well developed system of vocational education.
  Any vocational education needs, in my view, to be based firmly on a broad liberal-arts foundation.
  And he warns that the expansion of higher education could damage vocational training.
  Some parents will want a school that specialises in vocational education.
  These factors, in turn, have a severe impact on the vocational education and training in South Africa.
  A key part of our campaign was to emphasise the promotion of vocational education.
  The prime minister also said he wanted every child to stay in education or vocational training until they were at least 18.
  They also provide information on full and part-time vocational training and education courses.
  I think we've neglected vocational education in the most tragic way.

Derivatives

vocationalism

noun

Have we got priorities right - or are we slumming it in the name of some spurious vocationalism or management theory?
Example sentencesExamples
- While the conditions in which academics are working are changing and becoming saturated with economic imperatives, university structures are still reliant on the vocationalism and good will of scholars.
- Thus, the presence of computer technologies in these classrooms has done little to disrupt reliance on a skills-and-drills approach decried by some as inappropriate to the higher order skills of the new vocationalism.
- As to vocationalism, professional academic fields are inevitably at least partially defined by the nature of the profession.
- The new vocationalism made up but one-half of the community college mission.

vocationalize

verbvə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃ(ə)nəlʌɪzvoʊˈkeɪʃənəˌlaɪz

[with object]

Make (education or training) vocational.
the pressure to vocationalize higher education
Example sentencesExamples
- a vocationalized curriculum
- The course has been vocationalised to suit students looking at employment with NGOs and research institutes.
- However, even if most of these constraints are overcome, it is virtually impossible to vocationalise formal education.
- What we're doing instead is vocationalising education, making it a training camp for the labour market.

vocationally

adverb

The Republic has three different types of schools: grammar schools for the most academic students, technical colleges for the vocationally minded and secondary moderns for general studies.
Example sentencesExamples
- He argued that vocationally educated individuals entering the industry could be better equipped with a broader knowledge base.
- There's no rest for the vocationally challenged, though: the very next day after my slightly pensive release into the job market at large, I scuttled around the city happily attending three interviews, all for great jobs.
- More and more vocationally oriented courses in universities determine the ways in which people speak of what's valuable in the universities.
- A comparison of the content and lessons of GNVQ and A-level courses seems to confirm employers' suspicions that A-level pupils are better equipped for the world of work than their vocationally qualified peers.

Rhymes

durational, locational, oblational, relational

Definition of vocational in US English:

vocational

adjectivevoʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)lvōˈkāSH(ə)n(ə)l

1Relating to an occupation or employment.
职业的，行业的，业务的
they supervised prisoners in vocational activities
他们对犯人的职业活动进行指导。
Example sentencesExamples
- His advice is to think hard about this side of the music business before making it your vocational choice.
- For a fan of music, like Ian obviously is, this job is the proverbial kid-in-a-sweet-shop vocational choice.
- Mr Lambert's dad Kevin is glad his son went to college to get a vocational qualification and the work experience that goes with it.
- He's having none of my suggestion that he's been conducting his life like some form of vocational roulette.
- The awards were given for personal and community involvements, as well as their vocational achievements.
- In a way, there was predictability in my life, especially my vocational life.
- As our research proves, it's often people in vocational careers that are the most content and fulfilled.
- It asked questions about hobbies, activities and the sorts of people I preferred, as well as vocational interests.
- However, if you want to take a vocational path, qualifications in such subjects as business or sports studies may well be useful.
- Many are engaged in vocational activities like weaving bedsheets and towels.
- The new diplomas will offer children the chance to shine in both academic and vocational areas and progress at their own pace.
- Many programs also offer vocational or occupational counseling for returning to work safely.
- Their vocational and pastoral activities formed an integral and intimate part of diocesan life.
- I prepared to settle into a series of vocational queries, volleying back and forth across the desk.
- He had no particular vocational drive but, in his early twenties, someone suggested journalism to him as a career.
- Occupational rehab and vocational rehab may also be needed to help regain function.
- Participation in special vocational or academic projects and community service will also add points.
- He engaged in meaningful employment, vocational pursuits and social interests.
- The Government needs to ensure that the new vocational specialist diplomas really reflect the needs of businesses.
- They can participate in planning social, vocational and educational activities.
Synonyms
job-related, work, professional, employment, business, career
1. 1.1 (of education or training) directed at a particular occupation and its skills.
  （教育，培训）职业的
  vocational school
  specialized vocational courses
  Example sentencesExamples
  The minister for skills and vocational education, is expected to announce the proposals to Parliament in March.
  And he warns that the expansion of higher education could damage vocational training.
  They are involved in a range of activities, from community work to vocational training and education.
  He was a guiding mentor for generations of pupils who went through the vocational education system.
  These factors, in turn, have a severe impact on the vocational education and training in South Africa.
  Business leaders gave a broad welcome to the proposals for putting vocational training on a more equal footing with academic subjects.
  The country has a highly developed social security system and places a strong emphasis on education and vocational training.
  Any vocational education needs, in my view, to be based firmly on a broad liberal-arts foundation.
  They also provide information on full and part-time vocational training and education courses.
  A key part of our campaign was to emphasise the promotion of vocational education.
  The prime minister also said he wanted every child to stay in education or vocational training until they were at least 18.
  We will shortly publish proposals to revitalise vocational education and adult learning.
  Most students expect teaching to be essentially vocational training.
  We believe he should fully support a renewed focus on vocational education and training.
  Some parents will want a school that specialises in vocational education.
  In the country, educators are moving to integrate academic and vocational education.
  Boosting vocational education and revamping the role of local councils were other priorities, he said.
  I think we've neglected vocational education in the most tragic way.
  In Germany I saw an extremely well developed system of vocational education.
  And she believes the proposed expansion of vocational education is the most important element of the report.

单词	vocational
释义	Definition of vocational in English: vocational adjectivevə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)lvoʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l 1Relating to an occupation or employment. 职业的，行业的，业务的 vocational training Example sentencesExamples I prepared to settle into a series of vocational queries, volleying back and forth across the desk. As our research proves, it's often people in vocational careers that are the most content and fulfilled. In a way, there was predictability in my life, especially my vocational life. The awards were given for personal and community involvements, as well as their vocational achievements. Many are engaged in vocational activities like weaving bedsheets and towels. He engaged in meaningful employment, vocational pursuits and social interests. However, if you want to take a vocational path, qualifications in such subjects as business or sports studies may well be useful. Participation in special vocational or academic projects and community service will also add points. The Government needs to ensure that the new vocational specialist diplomas really reflect the needs of businesses. It asked questions about hobbies, activities and the sorts of people I preferred, as well as vocational interests. Occupational rehab and vocational rehab may also be needed to help regain function. His advice is to think hard about this side of the music business before making it your vocational choice. They can participate in planning social, vocational and educational activities. For a fan of music, like Ian obviously is, this job is the proverbial kid-in-a-sweet-shop vocational choice. Their vocational and pastoral activities formed an integral and intimate part of diocesan life. The new diplomas will offer children the chance to shine in both academic and vocational areas and progress at their own pace. He had no particular vocational drive but, in his early twenties, someone suggested journalism to him as a career. Many programs also offer vocational or occupational counseling for returning to work safely. He's having none of my suggestion that he's been conducting his life like some form of vocational roulette. Mr Lambert's dad Kevin is glad his son went to college to get a vocational qualification and the work experience that goes with it. Synonyms job-related, work, professional, employment, business, career 1.1 (of education or training) directed at a particular occupation and its skills. （教育，培训）职业的 specialized vocational courses such as fashion and catering have been popular among students Example sentencesExamples Most students expect teaching to be essentially vocational training. And she believes the proposed expansion of vocational education is the most important element of the report. We believe he should fully support a renewed focus on vocational education and training. We will shortly publish proposals to revitalise vocational education and adult learning. Business leaders gave a broad welcome to the proposals for putting vocational training on a more equal footing with academic subjects. In the country, educators are moving to integrate academic and vocational education. They are involved in a range of activities, from community work to vocational training and education. Boosting vocational education and revamping the role of local councils were other priorities, he said. The minister for skills and vocational education, is expected to announce the proposals to Parliament in March. The country has a highly developed social security system and places a strong emphasis on education and vocational training. He was a guiding mentor for generations of pupils who went through the vocational education system. In Germany I saw an extremely well developed system of vocational education. Any vocational education needs, in my view, to be based firmly on a broad liberal-arts foundation. And he warns that the expansion of higher education could damage vocational training. Some parents will want a school that specialises in vocational education. These factors, in turn, have a severe impact on the vocational education and training in South Africa. A key part of our campaign was to emphasise the promotion of vocational education. The prime minister also said he wanted every child to stay in education or vocational training until they were at least 18. They also provide information on full and part-time vocational training and education courses. I think we've neglected vocational education in the most tragic way. Derivatives vocationalism noun Have we got priorities right - or are we slumming it in the name of some spurious vocationalism or management theory? Example sentencesExamples While the conditions in which academics are working are changing and becoming saturated with economic imperatives, university structures are still reliant on the vocationalism and good will of scholars. Thus, the presence of computer technologies in these classrooms has done little to disrupt reliance on a skills-and-drills approach decried by some as inappropriate to the higher order skills of the new vocationalism. As to vocationalism, professional academic fields are inevitably at least partially defined by the nature of the profession. The new vocationalism made up but one-half of the community college mission. vocationalize verbvə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃ(ə)nəlʌɪzvoʊˈkeɪʃənəˌlaɪz [with object] Make (education or training) vocational. the pressure to vocationalize higher education Example sentencesExamples a vocationalized curriculum The course has been vocationalised to suit students looking at employment with NGOs and research institutes. However, even if most of these constraints are overcome, it is virtually impossible to vocationalise formal education. What we're doing instead is vocationalising education, making it a training camp for the labour market. vocationally adverb The Republic has three different types of schools: grammar schools for the most academic students, technical colleges for the vocationally minded and secondary moderns for general studies. Example sentencesExamples He argued that vocationally educated individuals entering the industry could be better equipped with a broader knowledge base. There's no rest for the vocationally challenged, though: the very next day after my slightly pensive release into the job market at large, I scuttled around the city happily attending three interviews, all for great jobs. More and more vocationally oriented courses in universities determine the ways in which people speak of what's valuable in the universities. A comparison of the content and lessons of GNVQ and A-level courses seems to confirm employers' suspicions that A-level pupils are better equipped for the world of work than their vocationally qualified peers. Rhymes durational, locational, oblational, relational Definition of vocational in US English: vocational adjectivevoʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)lvōˈkāSH(ə)n(ə)l 1Relating to an occupation or employment. 职业的，行业的，业务的 they supervised prisoners in vocational activities 他们对犯人的职业活动进行指导。 Example sentencesExamples His advice is to think hard about this side of the music business before making it your vocational choice. For a fan of music, like Ian obviously is, this job is the proverbial kid-in-a-sweet-shop vocational choice. Mr Lambert's dad Kevin is glad his son went to college to get a vocational qualification and the work experience that goes with it. He's having none of my suggestion that he's been conducting his life like some form of vocational roulette. The awards were given for personal and community involvements, as well as their vocational achievements. In a way, there was predictability in my life, especially my vocational life. As our research proves, it's often people in vocational careers that are the most content and fulfilled. It asked questions about hobbies, activities and the sorts of people I preferred, as well as vocational interests. However, if you want to take a vocational path, qualifications in such subjects as business or sports studies may well be useful. Many are engaged in vocational activities like weaving bedsheets and towels. The new diplomas will offer children the chance to shine in both academic and vocational areas and progress at their own pace. Many programs also offer vocational or occupational counseling for returning to work safely. Their vocational and pastoral activities formed an integral and intimate part of diocesan life. I prepared to settle into a series of vocational queries, volleying back and forth across the desk. He had no particular vocational drive but, in his early twenties, someone suggested journalism to him as a career. Occupational rehab and vocational rehab may also be needed to help regain function. Participation in special vocational or academic projects and community service will also add points. He engaged in meaningful employment, vocational pursuits and social interests. The Government needs to ensure that the new vocational specialist diplomas really reflect the needs of businesses. They can participate in planning social, vocational and educational activities. Synonyms job-related, work, professional, employment, business, career 1.1 (of education or training) directed at a particular occupation and its skills. （教育，培训）职业的 vocational school specialized vocational courses Example sentencesExamples The minister for skills and vocational education, is expected to announce the proposals to Parliament in March. And he warns that the expansion of higher education could damage vocational training. They are involved in a range of activities, from community work to vocational training and education. He was a guiding mentor for generations of pupils who went through the vocational education system. These factors, in turn, have a severe impact on the vocational education and training in South Africa. Business leaders gave a broad welcome to the proposals for putting vocational training on a more equal footing with academic subjects. The country has a highly developed social security system and places a strong emphasis on education and vocational training. Any vocational education needs, in my view, to be based firmly on a broad liberal-arts foundation. They also provide information on full and part-time vocational training and education courses. A key part of our campaign was to emphasise the promotion of vocational education. The prime minister also said he wanted every child to stay in education or vocational training until they were at least 18. We will shortly publish proposals to revitalise vocational education and adult learning. Most students expect teaching to be essentially vocational training. We believe he should fully support a renewed focus on vocational education and training. Some parents will want a school that specialises in vocational education. In the country, educators are moving to integrate academic and vocational education. Boosting vocational education and revamping the role of local councils were other priorities, he said. I think we've neglected vocational education in the most tragic way. In Germany I saw an extremely well developed system of vocational education. And she believes the proposed expansion of vocational education is the most important element of the report.
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