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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Over two days at The Swag’s Cooking School, Executive Sous Chef Josh Vilain and Pastry Chef Brooke Cannon will guide you through hands-on sessions covering knife skills and seasonal cooking classes like how to make butternut squash soup or fresh pasta—all with plenty of chances to taste your work.
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Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Here’s a fun, hands-on show from Thor’s Reptile Family featuring arthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
Program Focus: Business programs often provide hands-on learning experiences, internships, and a curriculum centered on business operations.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Make Reading Interactive--Turn books into hands-on experiences.
—Linetta Jackson Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Here’s a fun, hands-on show from Thor’s Reptile Family featuring arthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
Program Focus: Business programs often provide hands-on learning experiences, internships, and a curriculum centered on business operations.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Make Reading Interactive--Turn books into hands-on experiences.
—Linetta Jackson Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hands-on
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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