hands-on
adjective
ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn 
-ˈän
1
: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something
hands-on training
also
: involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands
a hands-on museum display
2
: characterized by active personal involvement
a hands-on manager
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Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Her hands-on background and fascinations involve outdoor cooking, foraging, and stewarding gardens.
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The hands-on system truly lowers fatigue over a long day of driving.
CHANGE: The brakes
The brakes in this tester felt a little soft for a new vehicle and not as progressive as most.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Her hands-on background and fascinations involve outdoor cooking, foraging, and stewarding gardens.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
The hands-on system truly lowers fatigue over a long day of driving.
CHANGE: The brakes
The brakes in this tester felt a little soft for a new vehicle and not as progressive as most.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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