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vocational

adjective vo·ca·tion·al \vō-ˈkā-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\

: relating to the special skills, training, etc., that you need for a particular job or occupation

Full Definition of VOCATIONAL

: of, relating to, or concerned with a vocation

: of, relating to, or undergoing training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career <a vocational school> <vocational students>

— vo·ca·tion·al·ly adverb

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adjective vo·ca·tion·al \vō-ˈkā-shə-n^əl\

: of, relating to, or concerned with an occupation <vocational opportunities>

: relating to or providing training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career <a vocational school>

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