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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With his background in premium denim and hands-on knowledge of vertical manufacturing, De Vita ensures that every fabric coming out of Advance Sico reflects the highest standards of quality, traceability and innovation.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 July 2025
Institutions looking to expand their student-parent population should offer programs in these fields alongside paid apprenticeships and internships that will help them gain hands-on, marketable skills.
—Rita Raichoudhuri, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Your technical teams, who are the frontline guardians of your community's digital infrastructure, need constant access to up-to-date, practical, hands-on training that prepares them for real-world scenarios.
—Dara Warn, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The group was deeply involved in shaping the documentary’s final cut, with Justin playing a particularly hands-on role in restructuring the narrative flow.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 July 2025
Institutions looking to expand their student-parent population should offer programs in these fields alongside paid apprenticeships and internships that will help them gain hands-on, marketable skills.
—Rita Raichoudhuri, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Your technical teams, who are the frontline guardians of your community's digital infrastructure, need constant access to up-to-date, practical, hands-on training that prepares them for real-world scenarios.
—Dara Warn, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The group was deeply involved in shaping the documentary’s final cut, with Justin playing a particularly hands-on role in restructuring the narrative flow.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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