: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job

Examples of on-the-job in a Sentence

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The White House conceded as much on Tuesday, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt walking back the weekend email from Musk demanding a list of recent on-the-job accomplishments. Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Feb. 2025 Workers are looking for more on-the-job training, a culture of collaboration and better communication regarding the adoption of technology in the office, according to a recent report from tech research firm Gartner. Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 Feb. 2025 Apprenticeships And Internships: Offer on-the-job training opportunities to community members. Anthony Milewski, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Both were investigated by the same Massachusetts state trooper whose on-the-job behavior led to his suspension without pay and an internal investigation into his conduct. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on-the-job

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of on-the-job was in 1938

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“On-the-job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-the-job. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

on-the-job

adjective
: received or learned while working at a job
on-the-job training
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